US Bridges

FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,414 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 64
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location7 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47381, -86.58617
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,259 (2021)
Projected traffic8,414 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$314,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 64 over Little Sinking 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 5,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.