US Bridges

FAP 19 over Meridian Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 0.1 M S of Wilson Livingt · Structure no. 38SR0190003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 19 over Meridian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 19 over Meridian Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,214 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 19
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location0.1 M S of Wilson Livingt
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63042, -89.32806
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2021)
Projected traffic3,214 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 19 over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 19 over Meridian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 19 over Meridian Creek carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 19 over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 19 over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.