US Bridges

FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.Line · Structure no. 24SR0150004

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 21,609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,256 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location.7 Mi.E.Of Shelby Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21417, -89.62986
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,609 (2021)
Projected traffic36,256 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Big Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 21,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.