US Bridges

FAP 18 over Mill Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 5.8 Mi.North of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0180019

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 18 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 18 over Mill Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesFAP 18
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.8 Mi.North of Bolivar
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.34767, -88.91695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2021)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 18 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 18 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 18 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 18 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 18 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.