FAP 15 over Richland Creek
GoodGiles County, Tennessee · Vales Mill RD @ Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150041
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 868 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,805
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,805 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,688 by 2042. The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Richland Creek carry?
About 9,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 868 ft (264.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.