FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 48

Carrying FAP 48 over PINEY FORK CREEK

.8 MILE SOUTH OF SR100, Hickman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 48

The FAP 48 bridge in Hickman, Tennessee carries FAP 48 over PINEY FORK CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,863 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAP 48 compares

▲ 9.1
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Tennessee bridges
332
Bridges in Hickman · 17 in Poor condition
FAP 48 38.6 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
−2.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,863 vehicles/day
Structure Number
41SR0480005

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 48 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAP 48 against other structures in Hickman and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 48?

FAP 48 in Hickman, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 48 inspected?

FAP 48's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,863 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 48 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 48?

FAP 48 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 48?

FAP 48 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 48 and does age affect safety?

FAP 48 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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