US Bridges

FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Winchester City Lm. · Structure no. 26SR0150013

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,587 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesAbandoned CSX Railroad
LocationIn Winchester City Lm.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18422, -86.10931
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,559 (2021)
Projected traffic8,587 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad 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 Abandoned CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Abandoned CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.