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FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek

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Giles County, Tennessee · In Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0110011

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,828
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek in Giles 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 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 3,828 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,994 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
LocationIn Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20654, -87.02593
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,828 (2021)
Projected traffic5,994 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 11 over Pleasant Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 3,828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.