US Bridges

FAP 11 over Mansker Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.3 M N JCT SR11&SR41 · Structure no. 83SR0110003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Mansker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 11 over Mansker Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 21,523 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,694 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesMansker Creek
Location1.3 M N JCT SR11&SR41
RouteU.S. Route SR011
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35767, -86.72504
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,523 (2021)
Projected traffic40,694 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Mansker Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 11 over Mansker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Mansker Creek carry?

About 21,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Mansker Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Mansker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.