FAP 16 over Taylor Creek
FairPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · 4.4 Mi.S.Of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 02SR0160001
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,855
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 16 over Taylor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Taylor Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,768 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 16 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FAP 16 over Taylor 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 16 over Taylor Creek carry?
About 4,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 16 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 16 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.