FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek
FairPosted for loadDickson County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.N.W.Of Charlotte · Structure no. 22SR0490003
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 49 over Big Barton 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 49 over Big Barton Creek carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 49 over Big Barton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.