US Bridges

FAP 111 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3MI North of Cookeville · Structure no. 71SR0420003

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

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Turkey Creek 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3MI North of Cookeville
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.22837, -85.40771
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 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 Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 111 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.