FAP 18 over Clover Creek
FairHardeman County, Tennessee · 11 Ni. North of Bolivar · Structure no. 35SR0180025
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,118
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 18 over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 18 over Clover Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 8,333 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Clover Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 18 over Clover 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 Clover Creek carry?
About 6,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 18 over Clover Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 18 over Clover Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.