US Bridges

FAP 1 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · .9 M SE JCT I24&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010031

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 1 over Mill Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 85 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 29,173 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,677 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesMill Creek
Location.9 M SE JCT I24&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.12903, -86.71432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,173 (2021)
Projected traffic46,677 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAP 1 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 29,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.