US Bridges

FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1 M NW JCT SR99&SR50 · Structure no. 60SR0500031

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,288 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesFAP 50
CrossesBranch of Greenlick Cree
Location1 M NW JCT SR99&SR50
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.62995, -87.10619
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
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2021)
Projected traffic8,288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Branch of Greenlick Cree built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree 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 Branch of Greenlick Cree carry?

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

How long is FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Branch of Greenlick Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.