US Bridges

FAP 64 over Bomar Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.E.Of Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,116
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Bomar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 64 over Bomar Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 64
CrossesBomar Creek
Location.6 Mi.E.Of Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates35.47558, -86.41731
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,116 (2021)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 over Bomar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 64 over Bomar 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 Bomar Creek carry?

About 4,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 over Bomar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 64 over Bomar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.