US Bridges

FAP 49 over Jordan Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · .5 M. E. of Dickson CO LN · Structure no. 42SR0490015

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Jordan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 49 over Jordan Branch in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesJordan Branch
Location.5 M. E. of Dickson CO LN
RouteState Highway 49
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2466, -87.53246
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Jordan Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Jordan Branch 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 Jordan Branch carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Jordan Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Jordan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.