US Bridges

FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1 MI W JCT SR76 & SR11 · Structure no. 74SR0490009

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,483 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,928 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 49
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location1 MI W JCT SR76 & SR11
RouteState Highway SR049
Coordinates36.51082, -86.86382
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,483 (2021)
Projected traffic16,928 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Wartrace 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 Wartrace Creek carry?

About 10,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 49 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.