US Bridges

FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 4.2 M SW JCT SR100&SR254 · Structure no. 19SR1000007

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 12,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,314 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesPritchett Creek
Location4.2 M SW JCT SR100&SR254
RouteState Highway 100
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03495, -86.97092
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,484 (2021)
Projected traffic20,314 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over Pritchett 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 100 over Pritchett Creek carry?

About 12,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Pritchett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.