US Bridges

FAP 1 over Lytle Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .2 M SW JCT SR1&SR96 · Structure no. 75SR0010013

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Lytle Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 34,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,320 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesLytle Creek
Location.2 M SW JCT SR1&SR96
RouteU.S. Route SR001
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84809, -86.39811
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,401 (2021)
Projected traffic60,320 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAP 1 over Lytle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 34,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.