FAP 16 over Weakley Creek
GoodBedford County, Tennessee · 9 Mi.Nw.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160003
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 16 over Weakley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 16 over Weakley Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 84 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 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,682 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 16 over Weakley Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is FAP 16 over Weakley 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 16 over Weakley Creek carry?
About 4,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 16 over Weakley Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 16 over Weakley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.