US Bridges

FAP 111 over Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.97 Mi. W of SR-29 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR1110005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,560
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 over Southern Railway in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,096 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location0.97 Mi. W of SR-29 Jct.
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.30552, -85.16355
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,560 (2021)
Projected traffic20,096 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Southern Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Southern Railway carry?

About 12,560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.