US Bridges

FAP 12 over Brush Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.N.Of Cheatham Co. · Structure no. 63SR0120001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 12 over Brush Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,781 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 12
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.1 Mi.N.Of Cheatham Co.
RouteState Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42502, -87.21558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,863 (2021)
Projected traffic7,781 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$415,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAP 12 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 12 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.