US Bridges

FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2.5 M South of I40 · Structure no. 71SR1110014

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,077 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSR 111 / SR 136
Location2.5 M South of I40
RouteState Highway 111
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10298, -85.50377
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,423 (2021)
Projected traffic31,077 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 over SR 111 / SR 136 built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136 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 over SR 111 / SR 136 carry?

About 19,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over SR 111 / SR 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.