US Bridges

FAS 50 over Bostick Creek

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Grundy County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.N.E.Of Pelham · Structure no. 31S43240001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Bostick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Bostick Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 50
CrossesBostick Creek
Location3 Mi.N.E.Of Pelham
RouteState Highway 50
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33937, -85.8551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$182,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 50 over Bostick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Bostick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Bostick Creek carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Bostick Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Bostick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.