US Bridges

FAS 48 over Beaver Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 Miles North of Nunnelly · Structure no. 41SR0480029

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 48 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 48 over Beaver Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 48
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5 Miles North of Nunnelly
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates35.92428, -87.47572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2021)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 48 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 48 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 48 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 48 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 48 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.