US Bridges

FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · In Dickson City Limits · Structure no. 22FA0360001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1 in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 48
CrossesSR 48 / SR 1
LocationIn Dickson City Limits
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0822, -87.38042
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2021)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1 carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 48 over SR 48 / SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.