US Bridges

FAP 15 over Beans Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · 9.7 Mi.Sw.Of Winchester · Structure no. 26SR0150004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Beans Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Beans Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,898 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,224 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBeans Creek
Location9.7 Mi.Sw.Of Winchester
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.08006, -86.26019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,898 (2021)
Projected traffic11,224 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Beans Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Beans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Beans Creek carry?

About 7,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Beans Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.