US Bridges

FAP 54 over Hatchie River

FairPosted for load

Tipton County, Tennessee · Tipton-Haywood Co.Line · Structure no. 84SR0540015

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,885 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Hatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 54 over Hatchie River in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,034 by 2042. The structure is 2,885 ft (879.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 54
CrossesHatchie River
LocationTipton-Haywood Co.Line
RouteState Highway 54
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56744, -89.48581
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+94 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,885 ft (879.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,521 (2021)
Projected traffic4,034 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$33.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Hatchie River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 over Hatchie River 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 Hatchie River carry?

About 2,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 2,885 ft (879.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.