US Bridges

FAP 15 over Howell Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.E.Of Somerville · Structure no. 24SR0150023

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Howell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Howell 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesHowell Creek
Location2.5 Mi.E.Of Somerville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24806, -89.30009
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2021)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Howell Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Howell 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 Howell Creek carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Howell Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Howell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.