FAP 48 over Brushy Fork Creek
FairHickman County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mile South of SR100 · Structure no. 41SR0480007
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,863
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 48 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 48 over Brushy 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 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,981 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 48 over Brushy Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 48 over Brushy 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 Brushy Fork Creek carry?
About 1,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 48 over Brushy Fork Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 48 over Brushy Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.