US Bridges

FAP 25 over Dixon Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · .76 Mi.E.Of Trousdale Co. · Structure no. 80SR0250003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over Dixon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 25 over Dixon Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,114 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesDixon Creek
Location.76 Mi.E.Of Trousdale Co.
RouteState Highway 25
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36128, -86.05632
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2021)
Projected traffic6,114 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 over Dixon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over Dixon Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 25 over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.