US Bridges

FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Putnam CO LN · Structure no. 93SR1110014

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,414
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek 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 13,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,930 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 111
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location1 MI S of Putnam CO LN
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates36.0816, -85.50674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,414 (2021)
Projected traffic22,930 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Post Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek 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 Post Oak Creek carry?

About 13,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 111 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.