US Bridges

FAP 50 over Fountain Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · .6 M SE JCT SR273&SR50 · Structure no. 60SR0500027

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 50 over Fountain 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 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 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesFountain Creek
Location.6 M SE JCT SR273&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53537, -86.96522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Fountain Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 50 over Fountain 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 Fountain Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 50 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.