US Bridges

FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Decherd · Structure no. 26SR0500017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433 in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,069 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesSR-50 / SR-433
LocationIn Decherd
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.22795, -86.04838
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,443 (2021)
Projected traffic6,069 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433 carry?

About 3,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over SR-50 / SR-433?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.