US Bridges

FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 6.67 Mi.S.E. Jct. SH 50-A · Structure no. 60I00650005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65 in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2040. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesSR 50 / I65
Location6.67 Mi.S.E. Jct. SH 50-A
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51895, -86.89848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,137 (2021)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65 carry?

About 7,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over SR 50 / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.