US Bridges

FAP 12 over Eatons Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.8 M NW JCT SR12&SR112 · Structure no. 19SR0120011

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Eatons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 12 over Eatons Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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.

It carries about 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,122 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 12
CrossesEatons Creek
Location1.8 M NW JCT SR12&SR112
RouteState Highway 12
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20883, -86.86365
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2021)
Projected traffic12,122 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$313,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Eatons Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 12 over Eatons Creek 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 Eatons Creek carry?

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Eatons Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 12 over Eatons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.