US Bridges

FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 15 M W of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150063

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,488 by 2042. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesN. Choate Creek & Road
Location15 M W of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.22778, -87.18935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,805 (2021)
Projected traffic12,488 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 N. Choate Creek & Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road 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 N. Choate Creek & Road carry?

About 7,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over N. Choate Creek & Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.