US Bridges

FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · Near Winchester City Lm. · Structure no. 26SR0150015

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

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek 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 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,587 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBoiling Fork Creek
LocationNear Winchester City Lm.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17661, -86.08465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Boiling Fork 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 Boiling Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.