US Bridges

FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of Dunlap · Structure no. 77SR1110005

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,589
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesOverflow-Big Brush Creek
Location1 MI East of Dunlap
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.3927, -85.36365
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,589 (2021)
Projected traffic14,963 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$593,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Overflow-Big Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.