US Bridges

FAP 49 over Cumberland River

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .1 Mi.W.Of Ashland City · Structure no. 11SR0490009

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,907
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 49 over Cumberland River in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,907 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2042. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesCumberland River
Location.1 Mi.W.Of Ashland City
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27022, -87.0787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,672 ft (509.5 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,907 (2021)
Projected traffic16,640 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Cumberland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Cumberland River carry?

About 8,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.