US Bridges

FAP 111 over Soddy Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Hamilton CO LN · Structure no. 77SR1110013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Soddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 111 over Soddy Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 11,073 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,302 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSoddy Creek
Location1 MI W of Hamilton CO LN
RouteState Highway 111
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34482, -85.25227
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic11,073 (2021)
Projected traffic15,302 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over Soddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Soddy 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 Soddy Creek carry?

About 11,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Soddy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 111 over Soddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.