US Bridges

FAP 99 over Greenlick Creek

FairPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 3.03 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253 · Structure no. 60SR0990021

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Greenlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 99 over Greenlick Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,849 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,576 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 99
CrossesGreenlick Creek
Location3.03 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61305, -87.12835
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,849 (2021)
Projected traffic12,576 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 99 over Greenlick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 99 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 99 over Greenlick Creek carry?

About 6,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Greenlick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Greenlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.