US Bridges

FAP 48 over Louise Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.N.Of Dickson Co. · Structure no. 63SR0480003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Louise Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 48 over Louise Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,907 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesLouise Creek
Location3.4 Mi.N.Of Dickson Co.
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36973, -87.37621
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2021)
Projected traffic9,907 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Louise Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAP 48 over Louise Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Louise Creek carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Louise Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Louise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.