US Bridges

FAP 109 over Cumberland River

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · Sumner-Wilson Co.Line · Structure no. 95SR1090009

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,616 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 109 over Cumberland River in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 20,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,160 by 2040. The structure is 1,616 ft (492.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 109
CrossesCumberland River
LocationSumner-Wilson Co.Line
RouteState Highway 109
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33707, -86.43636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,616 ft (492.7 m)
Longest span385 ft (117.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,198 (2021)
Projected traffic34,160 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 109 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 over Cumberland River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over Cumberland River carry?

About 20,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,616 ft (492.7 m) long with a longest span of 385 ft (117.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.