US Bridges

FAP 149 over Spring Branch

Good

Houston County, Tennessee · 3 M S Stewart CO Line · Structure no. 42SR1490009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 149 over Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 149 over Spring Branch 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 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 10,688 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAP 149
CrossesSpring Branch
Location3 M S Stewart CO Line
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates36.33688, -87.66737
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,407 (2021)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2039
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 149 over Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 149 over Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch carry?

About 6,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 149 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 149 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.