FAP 49 over Wells Creek
GoodHouston County, Tennessee · In Erin City Limits · Structure no. 42SR0490003
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,372
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 49 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 49 over Wells Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,595 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 49 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 49 over Wells 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 49 over Wells Creek carry?
About 5,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 49 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 49 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.