US Bridges

FAP 99 over Swan Creek

Good

Lewis County, Tennessee · 8.62 Mi. E of Hohenwald · Structure no. 51SR0990011

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 99 over Swan Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,058 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesFAP 99
CrossesSwan Creek
Location8.62 Mi. E of Hohenwald
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.56278, -87.39785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,836 (2021)
Projected traffic6,058 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 99 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 99 over Swan Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 99 over Swan Creek carry?

About 3,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.