US Bridges

FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Cheatham CO Li · Structure no. 19SR0010001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,379 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesWest Fork Buffalo Creek
Location3 MI E of Cheatham CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09158, -86.98927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,112 (2021)
Projected traffic11,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 7,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over West Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.