US Bridges

FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · In Centerville City Limit · Structure no. 41SR0480019

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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
CrossesMoss Spring Branch
LocationIn Centerville City Limit
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7624, -87.46278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2021)
Projected traffic4,861 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$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch 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 Moss Spring Branch carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Moss Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.