US Bridges

FAP 50 over Lytle Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 0.81 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fas 6255 · Structure no. 60SR0500011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Lytle Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 10,544 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,008 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesLytle Creek
Location0.81 Mi.S.E.Jct.Fas 6255
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.5883, -87.01365
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,544 (2021)
Projected traffic17,008 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Lytle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 10,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.