US Bridges

FAP 18 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 10.5 Mi.North of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0180023

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 18 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 18 over Cypress Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,224 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 18
CrossesCypress Creek
Location10.5 Mi.North of Bolivar
RouteState Highway 18
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4135, -88.88351
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,118 (2021)
Projected traffic10,224 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 18 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 18 over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 18 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 18 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.