FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow
FairHardin County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.W.Of Tennessee Rv. · Structure no. 36SR0150003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,305 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,688 by 2042. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow carry?
About 12,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow?
The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.