US Bridges

FAP 12 over Little W. Fork Red River

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.So.Of Kentucky Line · Structure no. 63SR0120016

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
3 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 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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.

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
Coordinates36.59988, -87.42208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
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 1950, making it 75 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 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 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.