FAP 12 over Marks Creek
FairCheatham County, Tennessee · In Ashland City Limits · Structure no. 11SR0120005
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,530
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 12 over Marks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 12 over Marks Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 12 over Marks Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 12 over Marks 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 12 over Marks Creek carry?
About 5,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 12 over Marks Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 12 over Marks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.