FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · .6 M E of I65 · Structure no. 28SR0150059
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,257
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw Creek 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 5,257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,243 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Little Bradshaw Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw 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 Little Bradshaw Creek carry?
About 5,257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Little Bradshaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.