US Bridges

FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727

Poor

White County, Tennessee · In Sparta · Structure no. 93SR0010001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727 in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,754 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesSR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727
LocationIn Sparta
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates35.91751, -85.4824
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,754 (2021)
Projected traffic18,806 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727 carry?

About 11,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over SR 1 (us 70S) & Nfa 2727?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.