US Bridges

FAP 12 over I65

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 8th Av N / I65 · Structure no. 19I00650139

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 12 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 14,457 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,762 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 12
CrossesI65
Location8th Av N / I65
RouteState Highway SR012
Coordinates36.18418, -86.79791
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,457 (2021)
Projected traffic25,762 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over I65 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAP 12 over I65 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over I65 carry?

About 14,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over I65?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 12 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.