US Bridges

FAP 11 over Burgess Creek

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Giles County, Tennessee · 9.7 Mi.Ne.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0110019

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Burgess Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Burgess Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,677 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,213 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location9.7 Mi.Ne.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2945, -86.89829
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,677 (2021)
Projected traffic6,213 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$244,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 over Burgess 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 Burgess Creek carry?

About 4,677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.