FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek
FairSmith County, Tennessee · .9 M E JCT SR141&I40 · Structure no. 80SR0530001
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 873
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 78 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 6 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is FAP 53 over Mulherrin 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 53 over Mulherrin Creek carry?
About 873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 53 over Mulherrin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.