FAP 49 over Yellow Creek
GoodHouston County, Tennessee · .75 Mile W.Of Dickson Co. · Structure no. 42SR0490011
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,231
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 49 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 49 over Yellow Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 49 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 49 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?
About 1,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 49 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 49 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.