US Bridges

FAP 49 over I24

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 0.15 Mi. Ne. Cheatham CO · Structure no. 74I00240024

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,441
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over I24 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 49 over I24 in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 17,441 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,906 by 2042. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 49
CrossesI24
Location0.15 Mi. Ne. Cheatham CO
RouteState Highway SR049
Coordinates36.40191, -87.02568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,441 (2021)
Projected traffic27,906 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over I24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over I24 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over I24 carry?

About 17,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over I24?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.