FAP 16 over Hook Creek
FairPosted for loadBedford County, Tennessee · Northwest of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160011
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 16 over Hook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Hook Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,682 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hook Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FAP 16 over Hook 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 Hook Creek carry?
About 4,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 16 over Hook Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 16 over Hook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.