US Bridges

FAP 49 over Lick Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · .17 Mile East of Dover · Structure no. 81SR0490021

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,560
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 49 over Lick Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 92 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 5 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 3,560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,696 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesLick Creek
Location.17 Mile East of Dover
RouteState Highway 49
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48012, -87.82117
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,560 (2021)
Projected traffic5,696 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 49 over Lick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 49 over Lick Creek carry?

About 3,560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 49 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.