US Bridges

FAP 15 over Miller Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · .6 Mi. East of Cowan · Structure no. 26SR0150017

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Miller Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Miller Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,294 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesMiller Creek
Location.6 Mi. East of Cowan
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17163, -85.98324
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2021)
Projected traffic4,294 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$203,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Miller 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 Miller Creek carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.