US Bridges

FAP 16 over Thompson Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.9 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160031

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 16 over Thompson Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 16,221 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesThompson Creek
Location4.9 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44763, -86.32889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,848 (2021)
Projected traffic16,221 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 over Thompson Creek 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 Thompson Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 16 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.