FAP 52 over Drakes Creek
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NE JCT SR76&SR109 · Structure no. 83SR0520005
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,517
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,517 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,744 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 52 over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 52 over Drakes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 52 over Drakes Creek carry?
About 5,517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 52 over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.