US Bridges

FAP 48 over Trace Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.Sw.Of Hohenwald · Structure no. 51SR0480005

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Trace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 48 over Trace Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 96 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesTrace Creek
Location4.7 Mi.Sw.Of Hohenwald
RouteState Highway 48
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5013, -87.63058
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2021)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 48 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FAP 48 over Trace 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Trace Creek carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.