US Bridges

FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road)

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In Algood · Structure no. 71SR1110007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road) 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.

It carries about 19,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,026 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111 Rl
CrossesNfa A636 (gibbons Road)
LocationIn Algood
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.19662, -85.461
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,391 (2021)
Projected traffic31,026 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Nfa A636 (gibbons Road) built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road) 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 Nfa A636 (gibbons Road) carry?

About 19,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 Rl over Nfa A636 (gibbons Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.