US Bridges

FAP 49 over Salmon Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 7.1 Mi.Southeast of Erin · Structure no. 42SR0490009

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Salmon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 49 over Salmon Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,083 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location7.1 Mi.Southeast of Erin
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2664, -87.56222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAP 49 over Salmon 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 Salmon Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 49 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.