US Bridges

FAP 48 over Bartons Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 3.75 Mi.N. of Charlotte · Structure no. 22SR0480019

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 48 over Bartons Creek in Dickson 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 4,881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,896 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 48
CrossesBartons Creek
Location3.75 Mi.N. of Charlotte
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates36.2384, -87.34507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,881 (2021)
Projected traffic8,896 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Bartons Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 48 over Bartons 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Bartons Creek carry?

About 4,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.