FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Tennessee · In Wellsville · Structure no. 05SR1150003
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FAP 115 over Nine Mile 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 115 over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.