US Bridges

FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 8.9 Nw.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160005

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesFAP 16
CrossesWeakley Creek Overflow
Location8.9 Nw.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.61336, -86.58362
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2021)
Projected traffic7,682 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Weakley Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.