US Bridges

FAP 49 over Town Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 6.1 Mi.Southeast of Erin · Structure no. 42SR0490007

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 49 over Town 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesTown Creek
Location6.1 Mi.Southeast of Erin
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27637, -87.5674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,083 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$236,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 49 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Town Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.