US Bridges

FAP 16 over Dry Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160015

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 16 over Dry Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 7,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,293 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.6 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53914, -86.52111
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,683 (2021)
Projected traffic12,293 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 7,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.