US Bridges

FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .1 M NW JCT SR273&SR50 · Structure no. 60SR0500023

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,888 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.1 M NW JCT SR273&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54408, -86.98945
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.
Culvert6 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 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 length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,353 (2021)
Projected traffic15,888 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 10,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.