US Bridges

FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow

Poor

Hickman County, Tennessee · SE of Only Tn · Structure no. 41SR0500043

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAS 50
CrossesBeaverdam Creek Overflow
LocationSE of Only Tn
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.79945, -87.62773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Beaverdam Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.