US Bridges

FAP 15 over Treadville Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.3 Miles East of Oakland · Structure no. 24SR0150010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Treadville Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Treadville Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15,757 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,211 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 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
CrossesTreadville Creek
Location2.3 Miles East of Oakland
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23233, -89.46645
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,757 (2021)
Projected traffic25,211 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Treadville Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Treadville 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 Treadville Creek carry?

About 15,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Treadville Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Treadville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.