US Bridges

FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.E.Of Somerville · Structure no. 24SR0150021

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,824 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBennetts Creek
Location1.4 Mi.E.Of Somerville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24419, -89.31889
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.
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 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 rating82.3 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 length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,299 (2021)
Projected traffic17,824 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Bennetts 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 Bennetts Creek carry?

About 10,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.