US Bridges

FAP 111 over Wolf River

Fair

Pickett County, Tennessee · 2 M South of Ky. State LN · Structure no. 69SR0420005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,728
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Wolf River in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,728 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,565 by 2042. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesWolf River
Location2 M South of Ky. State LN
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.6017, -85.12086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,728 (2021)
Projected traffic7,565 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 Wolf River built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Wolf River carry?

About 4,728 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Wolf River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.