US Bridges

FAP 16 over Duck River

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1 M SE JCT SR16&SR64 · Structure no. 02SR0160029

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 16 over Duck River in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10,848 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,357 by 2042. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesFAP 16
CrossesDuck River
Location1 M SE JCT SR16&SR64
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.46856, -86.37934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,848 (2021)
Projected traffic17,357 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAP 16 over Duck River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Duck River carry?

About 10,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Duck River?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Duck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.