US Bridges

FAP 12 over Red River

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · In Clarksville · Structure no. 63SR0120013

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 12 over Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 44,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,251 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 12
CrossesRed River
LocationIn Clarksville
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.54143, -87.36763
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,401 (2021)
Projected traffic64,251 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Red River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 12 over Red River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 12 over Red River carry?

About 44,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Red River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 12 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.