US Bridges

FAP 111 over Burtons Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · S. of SR 42 Jct. · Structure no. 71SR1110003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Burtons Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Burtons Branch 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 25,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,080 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesBurtons Branch
LocationS. of SR 42 Jct.
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.17317, -85.46121
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,675 (2021)
Projected traffic41,080 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Burtons Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Burtons 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 Burtons Branch carry?

About 25,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Burtons Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Burtons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.