US Bridges

FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Winchester · Structure no. 26SR0150025

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433 in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesSR-15 / SR-433
LocationIn Winchester
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17052, -86.07069
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,559 (2021)
Projected traffic8,587 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433 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 SR-15 / SR-433 carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over SR-15 / SR-433?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.