FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek
PoorSumner County, Tennessee · 4.3 M W Trousdale CO Line · Structure no. 83SR0250021
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,746
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 10,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,194 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek carry?
About 10,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 25 over Bledsoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.