US Bridges

FAP 56 over Charles Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI S of SR1 · Structure no. 89SR0560011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
149 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Charles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 56 over Charles Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,638 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesCharles Creek
Location1.9 MI S of SR1
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72407, -85.78453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,837 (2021)
Projected traffic10,638 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Charles Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Charles 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Charles Creek carry?

About 5,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Charles Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Charles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.