US Bridges

FAP 111 over Collins Branch

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0420017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Collins Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Collins Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24,407 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,960 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 111
CrossesCollins Branch
Location1 MI S of Livingston
RouteState Highway 111
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3761, -85.3387
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic24,407 (2021)
Projected traffic40,960 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$380,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Collins Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Collins Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Collins Branch carry?

About 24,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Collins Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Collins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.