US Bridges

FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · Cookeville / Algood Line · Structure no. 71SR1110005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,837 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,939 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111 Rl
CrossesNash & Eastern RR & A661
LocationCookeville / Algood Line
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.18998, -85.46173
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,837 (2021)
Projected traffic34,939 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661 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 FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661 carry?

About 21,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 Rl over Nash & Eastern RR & A661?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.