US Bridges

FAP 49 over Childress Branch

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 2MI. E. of Houston Co.Ln. · Structure no. 22SR0490001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Childress Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 49 over Childress Branch in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesChildress Branch
Location2MI. E. of Houston Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 49
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25167, -87.5
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 49 over Childress Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Childress Branch 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 49 over Childress Branch carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Childress Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 49 over Childress Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.