FAP 149 over Wells Creek
FairHouston County, Tennessee · 3.8 M S Stewart CO Line · Structure no. 42SR1490007
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 193 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 149 over Wells 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 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 6,407 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 149 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 149 over Wells 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 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 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 149 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.