US Bridges

FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · In Erin City Limits · Structure no. 42SR0490005

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,385
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,389 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesMuster Ground Creek
LocationIn Erin City Limits
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31835, -87.67162
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,385 (2021)
Projected traffic4,389 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Muster Ground 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek carry?

About 2,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Muster Ground Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.