FAP 54 over Dry Creek
FairWeakley County, Tennessee · 4.9 Miles East of Dresden · Structure no. 92SR0540023
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,526
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 54 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 54 over Dry Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 54 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 54 over Dry 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 54 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,526 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 54 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 54 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.