US Bridges

FAS 48 over Piney River

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 4.3 Mi.S.W.Of Dickson · Structure no. 22SR0480003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 48 over Piney River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 48 over Piney River in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,939 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 48
CrossesPiney River
Location4.3 Mi.S.W.Of Dickson
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates36.02788, -87.44991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2021)
Projected traffic4,939 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 FAS 48 over Piney River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 48 over Piney River 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 FAS 48 over Piney River carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 48 over Piney River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 48 over Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.