US Bridges

FAP 109 over Bulls Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · SR109 over Bull Creek · Structure no. 83SR1090039

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Bulls Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 109 over Bulls Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 20,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,317 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesBulls Creek
LocationSR109 over Bull Creek
RouteState Highway SR109
Coordinates36.34538, -86.43888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,198 (2021)
Projected traffic32,317 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Bulls Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 over Bulls Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Bulls Creek carry?

About 20,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Bulls Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over Bulls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.