US Bridges

FAP 11 over Arrington Creek

Poor

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.3 M N JCT SR11&SR96 · Structure no. 94SR0110019

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 11 over Arrington Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 11 over Arrington Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, 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.

It carries about 8,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,939 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 11
CrossesArrington Creek
Location2.3 M N JCT SR11&SR96
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates35.88977, -86.66473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,087 (2021)
Projected traffic12,939 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 11 over Arrington Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 11 over Arrington Creek 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 Arrington Creek carry?

About 8,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 11 over Arrington Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 11 over Arrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.