US Bridges

FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · .1MILE Soutwest 0F SR048 · Structure no. 41SR1000009

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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 5 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.1MILE Soutwest 0F SR048
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70383, -87.50961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek 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 100 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.