US Bridges

FAP 99 over Bear Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 9.30 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253 · Structure no. 60SR0990027

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,309
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 99 over Bear Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 13,309 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,824 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAP 99
CrossesBear Creek
Location9.30 Mi.E. Jct. FAS 6253
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.63357, -86.95402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,309 (2021)
Projected traffic25,824 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$418,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 99 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 99 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 13,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 99 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.