US Bridges

FAP 100 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.South of Wrigley · Structure no. 41SR1000011

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Mill Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 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 11,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,656 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2 Mi.South of Wrigley
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89293, -87.35078
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,660 (2021)
Projected traffic18,656 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 100 over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Mill Creek carry?

About 11,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.