FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek
FairCheatham County, Tennessee · 3.6 Mi.Nw.Of Ashland City · Structure no. 11SR0120007
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,222
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 6,222 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,026 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAP 12 over Sycamore 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 Sycamore Creek carry?
About 6,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 12 over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.