US Bridges

FAP 106 over Otter Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .4 M NE JCT SR106&SR254 · Structure no. 19SR1060001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 106 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 106 over Otter Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,730 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 106
CrossesOtter Creek
Location.4 M NE JCT SR106&SR254
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates36.05265, -86.8583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2021)
Projected traffic23,730 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$485,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 106 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 106 over Otter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 106 over Otter Creek carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 106 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 106 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.