US Bridges

FAP 15 over Town Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · In Somerville · Structure no. 24SR0150017

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Town Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 12,969 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,280 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Somerville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24361, -89.35606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,969 (2021)
Projected traffic21,280 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAP 15 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 12,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Town Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.