US Bridges

FAP 50 over Willie Branch

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 4.1 Mi.W.Of Shady Grove · Structure no. 41SR0500021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Willie Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Willie Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesWillie Branch
Location4.1 Mi.W.Of Shady Grove
RouteState Highway 50
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75125, -87.33697
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,043 (2021)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Willie Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Willie 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 50 over Willie Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 50 over Willie Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Willie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.