US Bridges

FAP 149 over Cave Branch

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 2 M S Stewart CO Line · Structure no. 42SR1490011

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

About this bridge

FAP 149 over Cave Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 149 over Cave 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 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 8,902 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 149
CrossesCave Branch
Location2 M S Stewart CO Line
RouteState Highway 149
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35012, -87.6661
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,407 (2021)
Projected traffic8,902 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 149 over Cave Branch built?

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

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

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

How long is FAP 149 over Cave Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 149 over Cave Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.