US Bridges

FAP 53 over Dillard Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Tennessee · .22 Mi.Sw.Of Jackson Co. · Structure no. 80SR0530011

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
269 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Dillard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 53 over Dillard Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesDillard Creek
Location.22 Mi.Sw.Of Jackson Co.
RouteState Highway 53
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25167, -85.80334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2021)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$532,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Dillard Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Dillard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Dillard Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Dillard Creek?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Dillard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.