FAP 12 over Cumberland River
FairPosted for loadDavidson County, Tennessee · 3.6 Mi.Nw.Of 8th Avenue · Structure no. 19SR0120005
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 776 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,949
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 12 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 12 over Cumberland River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30,949 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,518 by 2042. The structure is 776 ft (236.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 12 over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 12 over Cumberland River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 12 over Cumberland River carry?
About 30,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 12 over Cumberland River?
The structure is 776 ft (236.5 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 12 over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.