US Bridges

FAP 11 over Nelson Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.4 M S JCT SR11&SR96 · Structure no. 94SR0110011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Nelson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Nelson Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,523 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,936 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 11
CrossesNelson Creek
Location1.4 M S JCT SR11&SR96
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83502, -86.66423
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,523 (2021)
Projected traffic17,936 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 11 over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP 11 over Nelson 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 11 over Nelson Creek carry?

About 10,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.