US Bridges

FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · .1 M E JCT SR10&SR16 · Structure no. 02SR0160023

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,078
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 15,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,125 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesBig Spring Branch
Location.1 M E JCT SR10&SR16
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48888, -86.45794
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,078 (2021)
Projected traffic24,125 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$118,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch carry?

About 15,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Big Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.