US Bridges

FAP 49 over Red River

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 5.6 Mi.W.Of Orlinda · Structure no. 74SR0490013

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 49 over Red River in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2040. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 49
CrossesRed River
Location5.6 Mi.W.Of Orlinda
RouteState Highway SR049
Coordinates36.59223, -86.7643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2021)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Red River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Red River 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 Red River carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Red River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.