US Bridges

FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 M NW JCT SR99&SR50 · Structure no. 60SR0500007

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,288 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesGreenlick Creek
Location3 M NW JCT SR99&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.63474, -87.12943
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2021)
Projected traffic8,288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Greenlick 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 Greenlick Creek carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Greenlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.