US Bridges

FAU 112 over Whites Creek

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · .5 M NW JCT SR12&SR112 · Structure no. 19SR1120001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,255
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 112 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 112 over Whites Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,808 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAU 112
CrossesWhites Creek
Location.5 M NW JCT SR12&SR112
RouteU.S. Route SR112
Coordinates36.20477, -86.84048
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,255 (2021)
Projected traffic22,808 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 112 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 112 over Whites Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 112 over Whites Creek carry?

About 14,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 112 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 112 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.