US Bridges

FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111

Fair

White County, Tennessee · North of Sparta · Structure no. 93SR1110005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111 in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 135
CrossesDuck Pond RD / SR 111
LocationNorth of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 2212
Coordinates35.98528, -85.5
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111 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 FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111 carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 135 over Duck Pond RD / SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.