US Bridges

FAP 16 over Wagner Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Tennessee · Begin Manchester City Lim · Structure no. 26SR0160009

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Wagner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Wagner Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 14,723 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,285 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesWagner Creek
LocationBegin Manchester City Lim
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20099, -86.09457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,723 (2021)
Projected traffic23,285 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$652,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 16 over Wagner Creek 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 Wagner Creek carry?

About 14,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.