US Bridges

FAP 48 over Spring Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 63SR0480005

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 48 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 48 over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 17,032 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,232 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 48
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.6 Mi.S.Of Kentucky Line
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.60485, -87.31813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,032 (2021)
Projected traffic29,232 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$691,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 48 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 48 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 48 over Spring Creek carry?

About 17,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 48 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 48 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.