US Bridges

FAP 15 over Wade Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · SE of Whiteville · Structure no. 35SR0150047

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Wade Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Wade Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesWade Creek
LocationSE of Whiteville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2235, -88.82529
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2021)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Wade 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 Wade Creek carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Wade Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.