US Bridges

FAP 111 over Caney Fork River

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · At White Co. Line · Structure no. 88SR1110008

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Caney Fork River in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 years old, older 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 487 ft (148.4 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 Co. Line
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.82137, -85.46153
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 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 Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.