FAP 16 over Elk River
PoorFranklin County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.Se.Of Estill Springs · Structure no. 26SR0160005
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 512 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,037
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 16 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 16 over Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,037 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,259 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 16 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is FAP 16 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 16 over Elk River carry?
About 12,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 16 over Elk River?
The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 16 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.