US Bridges

FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 MI SW Jct. SR12 & SR49 · Structure no. 11SR0120013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 12
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location2 MI SW Jct. SR12 & SR49
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates36.25185, -87.03474
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,685 (2021)
Projected traffic28,496 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 12 over Sandy Run 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 FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns FAS 12 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.