US Bridges

FAP 111 over Sequatchie River

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of Dunlap · Structure no. 77SR1110001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,589
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 over Sequatchie River in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,963 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSequatchie River
Location1 MI East of Dunlap
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.3935, -85.35436
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,589 (2021)
Projected traffic14,963 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Sequatchie River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Sequatchie River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Sequatchie River carry?

About 11,589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Sequatchie River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Sequatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.