US Bridges

FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · .6 MI N JCT SR49 · Structure no. 74SR0110006

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 14,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,416 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesSulphur Fork Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SR49
RouteU.S. Route US041
CountyRobertson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5183, -86.8827
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,283 (2021)
Projected traffic24,416 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek 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 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?

About 14,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Sulphur Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.