US Bridges

FAP 48 over Indian Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.S.Of Centerville · Structure no. 41SR0480017

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 48 over Indian Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.3 Mi.S.Of Centerville
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7575, -87.46623
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2021)
Projected traffic4,197 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FAP 48 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.