US Bridges

FAP 11 over Rock Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NE JCT SR50&SR11 · Structure no. 59SR0110019

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,341
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 11 over Rock Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,341 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,328 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFAP 11
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.2 M NE JCT SR50&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.46589, -86.77544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,341 (2021)
Projected traffic17,328 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 over Rock 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Rock Creek carry?

About 12,341 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.