US Bridges

FAP 1 over Browns Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .7 M SW JCT I40&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010025

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,013
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Browns Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 1 over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 13,013 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,867 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location.7 M SW JCT I40&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.14692, -86.75705
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,013 (2021)
Projected traffic31,867 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Browns 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Browns Creek carry?

About 13,013 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.