US Bridges

FAP 11 over Dry Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3 M NE JCT SR50&SR11 · Structure no. 59SR0110023

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Dry 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 5 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 8,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,376 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesDry Creek
Location3 M NE JCT SR50&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48367, -86.75266
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,055 (2021)
Projected traffic13,376 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Dry 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 Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 8,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.