US Bridges

FAP 15 over Richland Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · Vales Mill RD @ Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150042

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
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 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 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.

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationVales Mill RD @ Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1952, -87.06393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length868 ft (264.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,805 (2021)
Projected traffic15,688 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.