FAP 18 over Grays Creek
FairHardeman County, Tennessee · Near Bolivar Tenn. · Structure no. 35SR0180015
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,303
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 18 over Grays Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 18 over Grays Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,303 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,864 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 18 over Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 18 over Grays 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 Grays Creek carry?
About 5,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 18 over Grays Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 18 over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.