US Bridges

FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 2.02 MI S of Hickman CO · Structure no. 51SR0480011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesColdwater Hollow Branch
Location2.02 MI S of Hickman CO
RouteState Highway 48
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60742, -87.55914
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Coldwater 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 Coldwater Hollow Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Coldwater Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.