US Bridges

FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3 Miles South of SR100 · Structure no. 41SR0480003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,981 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesPiney Fork Creek
Location3 Miles South of SR100
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63945, -87.52102
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic1,863 (2021)
Projected traffic2,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Piney Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 1,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 48 over Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.