US Bridges

FAP 15 over Clear Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.Se.Of Whiteville · Structure no. 35SR0150001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 15 over Clear Creek in Hardeman 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 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 5,148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,336 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 Mi.Se.Of Whiteville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31133, -89.12627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,148 (2021)
Projected traffic8,336 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.