US Bridges

FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.N.Of Ashland City · Structure no. 11SR0490011

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,901 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,864 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 49
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.5 Mi.N.Of Ashland City
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates36.31973, -87.05103
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,901 (2021)
Projected traffic10,864 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 6,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.