US Bridges

FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · .1 M NW JCT I40&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR1090001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 30,452 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,048 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAP 109
CrossesMiddle Fork Cedar Creek
Location.1 M NW JCT I40&SR109
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates36.18618, -86.40762
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,452 (2021)
Projected traffic52,048 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 30,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 109 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.