US Bridges

FAP 50 over Swan Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.Se.Of Centerville · Structure no. 41SR0500019

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 50 over Swan Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2040. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesSwan Creek
Location2.8 Mi.Se.Of Centerville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.75632, -87.41656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,043 (2021)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 FAP 50 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Swan 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 FAP 50 over Swan Creek carry?

About 2,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.