US Bridges

FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.S.E.Ashland City · Structure no. 11SR0120002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,496 by 2040. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 12
CrossesMarrow Bone Creek
Location2 Mi.S.E.Ashland City
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates36.24133, -87.02358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,685 (2021)
Projected traffic28,496 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek carry?

About 15,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 12 over Marrow Bone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.