FAP 149 over Budds Creek
FairMontgomery County, Tennessee · 9.63 M E Stewart CO LN · Structure no. 63SR1490015
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 481 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,347
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 149 over Budds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 149 over Budds Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,648 by 2040. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 149 over Budds Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 149 over Budds 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 149 over Budds Creek carry?
About 7,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 149 over Budds Creek?
The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 149 over Budds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.