US Bridges

FAP 111 over Calfkiller River

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.N.Of Van Buren Co. · Structure no. 93SR1110001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Calfkiller River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Calfkiller River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,754 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2042. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesCalfkiller River
Location6 Mi.N.Of Van Buren Co.
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.91123, -85.47556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Calfkiller River built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Calfkiller 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 111 over Calfkiller River carry?

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

How long is FAP 111 over Calfkiller River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Calfkiller River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.