US Bridges

FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .5 M E of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0150033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.5 M E of Bolivar
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25167, -88.97
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.