US Bridges

FAP 109 over Donoho Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.7 M N JCT SR109&SR76 · Structure no. 83SR1090015

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Donoho Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 109 over Donoho Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,879 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,216 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 109
CrossesDonoho Branch
Location1.7 M N JCT SR109&SR76
RouteState Highway SR109
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57298, -86.5131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,879 (2021)
Projected traffic29,216 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Donoho Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAP 109 over Donoho Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Donoho Branch carry?

About 18,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Donoho Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over Donoho Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.