US Bridges

FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · .8 Mi.N.Of Hohenwald · Structure no. 51SR0480009

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesBlondy Hollow Branch
Location.8 Mi.N.Of Hohenwald
RouteState Highway 48
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57383, -87.55133
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2021)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$280,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Blondy Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.