US Bridges

FAP 16 over Dry Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.S.Of Winchester · Structure no. 26F00010001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 16 over Dry Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,821 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.3 Mi.S.Of Winchester
RouteState Highway 16
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13842, -86.12895
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2021)
Projected traffic4,821 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 16 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.