FAP 15 over Spring Creek
PoorHardeman County, Tennessee · .3 Mile East of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0150007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 427 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,658
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Spring Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,851 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FAP 15 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Spring Creek carry?
About 5,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 427 ft (130.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.