US Bridges

FAP 11 over Rock Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.1 M S JCT SR106&SR11 · Structure no. 59SR0110011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Rock Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 77 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,952 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.1 M S JCT SR106&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3967, -86.81286
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,952 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP 11 over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.