US Bridges

FAP 52 over Caney Fork Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.1 M W JCT SR52&SR259 · Structure no. 83SR0520007

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,517
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Caney Fork 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 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location2.1 M W JCT SR52&SR259
RouteState Highway SR052
Coordinates36.57942, -86.41827
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2021)
Projected traffic9,744 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Caney Fork 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 Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.