US Bridges

FAS 50 over Indian Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · In Centerville City Limit · Structure no. 41SR0500015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Indian Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFAS 50
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Centerville City Limit
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.7725, -87.46561
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2021)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 50 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 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 FAS 50 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 50 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.