US Bridges

FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · In Fayetteville City Lim · Structure no. 52SR0150017

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,058
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,058 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,093 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesCotton Mill Creek
LocationIn Fayetteville City Lim
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.15807, -86.55997
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic5,058 (2021)
Projected traffic8,093 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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$311,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Cotton Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek carry?

About 5,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 50 over Cotton Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.