US Bridges

FAP 15 over Chicken Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 1 M W of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150055

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Chicken Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Chicken 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 13,840 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesChicken Creek
Location1 M W of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.18937, -87.06495
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,805 (2021)
Projected traffic13,840 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Chicken 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 Chicken Creek carry?

About 9,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.