US Bridges

FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · On the Robertson CO LN · Structure no. 19SR0650007

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,214
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore 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 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.

It carries about 11,214 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,942 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesFAP 404 (sr 65)
CrossesS. Fork Sycamore Creek
LocationOn the Robertson CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates36.38967, -86.89878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,214 (2021)
Projected traffic17,942 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek carry?

About 11,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 404 (sr 65) over S. Fork Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.