US Bridges

FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · Near Winchester Ct.Lm. · Structure no. 26SR0150021

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBoiling Fork Creek
LocationNear Winchester Ct.Lm.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17124, -85.97211
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
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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

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

How long is FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Boiling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.