US Bridges

FAP 18 over May Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.E.Of Fayette Co. · Structure no. 35SR0180003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 18 over May Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 18 over May Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,472 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 18
CrossesMay Creek
Location4.2 Mi.E.Of Fayette Co.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1157, -89.15364
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2021)
Projected traffic3,472 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$241,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 18 over May Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 18 over May 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 18 over May Creek carry?

About 2,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 18 over May Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns FAP 18 over May Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.