FAP 50 over Buck Branch
FairHickman County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Shady Grove · Structure no. 41SR0500025
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,848
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 50 over Buck Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 50 over Buck Branch in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 74 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 50 over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FAP 50 over Buck 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 Buck Branch carry?
About 2,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 50 over Buck Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 50 over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.