US Bridges

FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In Cookeville · Structure no. 71SR1110001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 4,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,302 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3530
CrossesBuck Mtn. RD over SR-111
LocationIn Cookeville
RouteCity Street 3530
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16727, -85.46434
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,564 (2021)
Projected traffic7,302 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111 carry?

About 4,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3530 over Buck Mtn. RD over SR-111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.