US Bridges

FAP 106 over Beech Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · .7 M SW Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 94SR1060021

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 106 over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 106 over Beech Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,203 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,792 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFAP 106
CrossesBeech Creek
Location.7 M SW Davidson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates36.03622, -86.87207
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,203 (2021)
Projected traffic28,792 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 106 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 106 over Beech Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 106 over Beech Creek carry?

About 16,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 106 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns FAP 106 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.