US Bridges

FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3.7 Mi.Se.Of Clarksville · Structure no. 63SR0120003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,931 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 12
CrossesLittle Mcadoo Creek
Location3.7 Mi.Se.Of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates36.46008, -87.23856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,931 (2021)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 8,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 12 over Little Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.