US Bridges

FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · In Pulaski City Limits · Structure no. 28SR0110009

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
928 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,715 by 2042. The structure is 928 ft (282.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11 350511A
CrossesRichland CR & Ts RR
LocationIn Pulaski City Limits
RouteState Highway 11
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19595, -87.0418
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length928 ft (282.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,822 (2021)
Projected traffic15,715 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR 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 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR carry?

About 9,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR?

The structure is 928 ft (282.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 350511A over Richland CR & Ts RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.