US Bridges

FAP 16 over Boiling Fork Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · In Winchester City Limits · Structure no. 26SR0160011

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
294 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Boiling Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Boiling Fork 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 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 16,421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,274 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAP 16
CrossesBoiling Fork Creek
LocationIn Winchester City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18866, -86.10927
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,421 (2021)
Projected traffic26,274 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Boiling Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 16 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 16 over Boiling Fork Creek carry?

About 16,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Boiling Fork Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Boiling Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.