US Bridges

FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI E of SR42 · Structure no. 71I00400033

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 19,858 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,773 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSR 111 / I40
Location1.1 MI E of SR42
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.13423, -85.47953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,858 (2021)
Projected traffic31,773 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40 carry?

About 19,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over SR 111 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.