US Bridges

FAP 111 over Spring Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI North of Putnam CO · Structure no. 67SR0420019

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Spring Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 15,763 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,232 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3 MI North of Putnam CO
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.24949, -85.39437
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,763 (2021)
Projected traffic25,232 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 15,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.