US Bridges

FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M SW JCT SR155&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010015

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,357
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33,357 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,408 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSugar Tree Creek
Location.1 M SW JCT SR155&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12283, -86.85025
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,357 (2021)
Projected traffic55,408 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Sugar Tree 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 Sugar Tree Creek carry?

About 33,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Sugar Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.