FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River
FairCheatham County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.West of Ashland City · Structure no. 11SR0490001
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,040 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,006
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2041. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River carry?
About 3,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River?
The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 49 over SR-49 / Harpeth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.