US Bridges

FAP 11 over Harpeth River

PoorPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · .5 M S JCT SR11&SR16 · Structure no. 94SR0110007

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 11 over Harpeth River in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,762 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 11
CrossesHarpeth River
Location.5 M S JCT SR11&SR16
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.79933, -86.66465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2021)
Projected traffic6,762 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Harpeth River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAP 11 over Harpeth River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Harpeth River carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Harpeth River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Harpeth River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.