US Bridges

FAP 12 over Dry Fork Creek

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Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.Ne.Of Cheap Hill · Structure no. 11SR0120009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 12 over Dry Fork Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,888 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 12
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1.4 Mi.Ne.Of Cheap Hill
RouteState Highway 12
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35707, -87.17554
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,778 (2021)
Projected traffic7,888 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 12 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 4,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.