US Bridges

FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · SR 50-EAST of Turney Ctr. · Structure no. 41SR0500045

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,175 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 50
CrossesHappy Hollow Creek
LocationSR 50-EAST of Turney Ctr.
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.8487, -87.6704
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,175 ft (358.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Happy Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Happy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.