US Bridges

FAP 48 over Duck River

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · In Centerville · Structure no. 41SR0480021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
829 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 48 over Duck River in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 9,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,685 by 2042. The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesDuck River
LocationIn Centerville
RouteState Highway 48
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78378, -87.46104
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length829 ft (252.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,178 (2021)
Projected traffic14,685 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Duck River 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 Duck River carry?

About 9,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Duck River?

The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.