US Bridges

FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 5.3 M NE JCT SR15&SR50 · Structure no. 52SR0500019

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,928 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesWest Fork Mulberry Creek
Location5.3 M NE JCT SR15&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21212, -86.46198
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (2021)
Projected traffic6,928 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$632,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek carry?

About 4,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over West Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.