FAP 11 over Cove Branch
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, Tennessee · .5 M N JCT SR11&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0110003
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,946
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 11 over Cove Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Cove Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,946 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,514 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 11 over Cove Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is FAP 11 over Cove Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 11 over Cove Branch carry?
About 5,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 11 over Cove Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 11 over Cove Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.