US Bridges

FAP 15 over Dry Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Winchester · Structure no. 26SR0150011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Dry Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 10,461 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,112 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesDry Creek
LocationIn Winchester
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17087, -86.12835
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,461 (2021)
Projected traffic13,112 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$752,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 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 15 over Dry Creek carry?

About 10,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.