US Bridges

FAP 64 over Powell Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Powell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 64 over Powell 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 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 5,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,240 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesFAP 64
CrossesPowell Creek
Location6 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates35.45689, -86.55928
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,259 (2021)
Projected traffic8,240 by 2041
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$194,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 over Powell Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 64 over Powell 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 64 over Powell Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 64 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.