US Bridges

FAP 11 over Rich Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2 M SW JCT SR99&SR11 · Structure no. 59SR0110027

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Rich Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Rich Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 6,883 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesRich Creek
Location2 M SW JCT SR99&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56943, -86.70309
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,883 (2021)
Projected traffic11,312 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$2.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 11 over Rich 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 Rich Creek carry?

About 6,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.