US Bridges

FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Tennessee · In City of Erin · Structure no. 42SR1490003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 149
CrossesMustergound Creek
LocationIn City of Erin
RouteState Highway 149
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32018, -87.67648
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2021)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 149 over Mustergound 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 149 over Mustergound Creek carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 149 over Mustergound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.