US Bridges

FAP 99 over Flat Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2.25 Mi.E. Jct. I-65 · Structure no. 60SR0990031

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 99 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 99 over Flat 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 6,102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,840 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 99
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.25 Mi.E. Jct. I-65
RouteState Highway 99
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6425, -86.85495
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,102 (2021)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 99 over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 99 over Flat 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 Flat Creek carry?

About 6,102 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 99 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 99 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.