US Bridges

FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.W.Of Lewis Co. Ln. · Structure no. 91S63150001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 99
CrossesForty-Eight Creek
Location5 Mi.W.Of Lewis Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.41012, -87.67313
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAS 99 over Forty-Eight 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 99 over Forty-Eight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.