US Bridges

FAP 64 over Flatt Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640013

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,256
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Flatt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 64 over Flatt Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,256 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 64
CrossesFlatt Creek
Location.3 Mi.W.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47146, -86.47752
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,256 (2021)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 over Flatt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP 64 over Flatt 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 Flatt Creek carry?

About 7,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 over Flatt Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 over Flatt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.