US Bridges

FAP 15 over Hatchie River

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.1 Miles East of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0150017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Hatchie River in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesHatchie River
Location3.1 Miles East of Bolivar
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.24339, -88.92197
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 Hatchie River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Hatchie River 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 Hatchie River carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.