US Bridges

FAP 16 over Thompson Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4.9 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0160032

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 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 box beam or girders - multiple 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).

CarriesFAP 16
CrossesThompson Creek
Location4.9 Mi.Se.Of Shelbyville
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.44791, -86.32879
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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.