US Bridges

FAP 49 over Calebs Creek

GoodPosted for load

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW JCT SR257 · Structure no. 74SR0490003

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Calebs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 49 over Calebs Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,072 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 49
CrossesCalebs Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT SR257
RouteState Highway SR049
Coordinates36.44788, -86.96205
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,957 (2021)
Projected traffic15,072 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$820,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Calebs Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 49 over Calebs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Calebs Creek carry?

About 9,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Calebs Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Calebs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.