US Bridges

FAP 54 over Flat Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.E.Of Covington · Structure no. 84SR0540005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,693
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 54 over Flat Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 54
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3.1 Mi.E.Of Covington
RouteState Highway 54
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55261, -89.58561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2021)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 over Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.