US Bridges

FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR108 · Structure no. 89SR0550003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,555
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 5,555 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,888 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesBig Hickory Creek
Location1 MI S of SR108
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6519, -85.8041
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,555 (2021)
Projected traffic8,888 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 over Big Hickory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek carry?

About 5,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over Big Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.