US Bridges

FAP 11 over Richland Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NE Giles CO Line · Structure no. 59SR0110001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
450 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Richland Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 3,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.2 M NE Giles CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31939, -86.87199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,691 (2021)
Projected traffic4,784 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 11 over Richland 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 11 over Richland Creek carry?

About 3,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.