US Bridges

FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.So.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 63SR0120015

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 40,763 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,221 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 12
CrossesLittle W. Fork Red River
Location3 Mi.So.Of Kentucky Line
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.59998, -87.42171
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,763 (2021)
Projected traffic65,221 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River 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 W. Fork Red River carry?

About 40,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.