US Bridges

FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · Near Williamsport · Structure no. 60SR0500001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,496 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesFatty Bread Creek
LocationNear Williamsport
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.72078, -87.24654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,848 (2021)
Projected traffic4,496 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Fatty Bread 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Fatty Bread Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.