US Bridges

FAP 111 over Caney Fork River

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · At White Van Buren CO Li · Structure no. 88SR1110007

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
517 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Caney Fork River in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,245 by 2042. The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesCaney Fork River
LocationAt White Van Buren CO Li
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.82123, -85.46104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,778 (2021)
Projected traffic9,245 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 111 over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 111 over Caney Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Caney Fork River carry?

About 5,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.