FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek
FairDickson County, Tennessee · In Charlotte City Limits · Structure no. 22SR0480013
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,264
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 7,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,072 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?
About 7,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 48 over Sulphur Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.