US Bridges

FAP 1 over Turner Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · In Pegram - Tennessee · Structure no. 11SR0010003

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Turner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Turner Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 99 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 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,008 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesTurner Creek
LocationIn Pegram - Tennessee
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09718, -87.04587
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,567 (2021)
Projected traffic17,008 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$137,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is FAP 1 over Turner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Turner Creek carry?

About 8,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Turner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.