US Bridges

FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · .8 M E of I65 · Structure no. 28SR0150053

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
883 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,365 by 2042. The structure is 883 ft (269 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesBradshaw CR & CSX RR
Location.8 M E of I65
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18906, -86.85607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length883 ft (269 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2021)
Projected traffic8,365 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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 Bradshaw CR & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR 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 Bradshaw CR & CSX RR carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR?

The structure is 883 ft (269 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Bradshaw CR & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.