US Bridges

FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Rutherford CO LN · Structure no. 19SR0010044

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,158
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 34,158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,366 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationRutherford CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.02565, -86.5875
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,158 (2021)
Projected traffic49,366 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAP 1 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 34,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.