US Bridges

FAP 49 over Cross Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.N.Of Tenn.Ridge · Structure no. 81SR0490033

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 49 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 49 over Cross Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 49
CrossesCross Creek
Location4.2 Mi.N.Of Tenn.Ridge
RouteState Highway 49
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39499, -87.76975
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2021)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 49 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 49 over Cross 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 Cross Creek carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 49 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 49 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.