US Bridges

FAP 16 over Little Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · Northwest of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160019

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Little Hurricane 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,293 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
LocationNorthwest of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5327, -86.51657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 16 over Little Hurricane 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 Little Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 16 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.