US Bridges

FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · .2 M E of Davidson CO LN · Structure no. 11SR0120015

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 14,975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 12
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location.2 M E of Davidson CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates36.21525, -86.98328
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,975 (2021)
Projected traffic27,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

About 14,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 12 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.