FAP 11 over Shoal Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · 7 MI NE Ala-Tn ST Li · Structure no. 28SR0110007
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,874
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 11 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 11 over Shoal Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,598 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 11 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 11 over Shoal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 11 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 2,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 11 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 11 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.