US Bridges

FAP 111 over Town Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1 MI So. of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0420027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Town 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 21,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,824 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesTown Creek
Location1 MI So. of Livingston
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.3615, -85.3413
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,140 (2021)
Projected traffic33,824 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 21,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Town Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.