FAP 149 over Wells Creek
GoodHouston County, Tennessee · 1.96 Mile North of Erin · Structure no. 42SR1490001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,407
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 149 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 149 over Wells Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,407 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,902 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 149 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 149 over Wells 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 149 over Wells Creek carry?
About 6,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 149 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 149 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.