US Bridges

FAP 48 over Furnace Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · In Cumberland Furnace · Structure no. 22SR0480023

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,724
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Furnace Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 48 over Furnace Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,656 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesFurnace Creek
LocationIn Cumberland Furnace
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27075, -87.35582
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,724 (2021)
Projected traffic6,656 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Furnace 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 Furnace Creek carry?

About 3,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.