US Bridges

FAP 53 over Hickman Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · .2 MI N JCT SR53&PEKALB · Structure no. 80SR0530017

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 53 over Hickman Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesHickman Creek
Location.2 MI N JCT SR53&PEKALB
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08752, -86.02493
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2021)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Hickman 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 Hickman Creek carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.