US Bridges

FAP 111 over Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of Cookeville · Structure no. 71SR0420001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Branch in Putnam 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 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 16,629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,080 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI North of Cookeville
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.21922, -85.41473
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic16,629 (2021)
Projected traffic28,080 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Branch carry?

About 16,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.