US Bridges

FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.E.Of Somerville · Structure no. 24SR0150031

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River 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 10,256 by 2042. The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location4.7 Mi.E.Of Somerville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26794, -89.26258
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2021)
Projected traffic10,256 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Loosahatchie River built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River 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 Loosahatchie River carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.