US Bridges

FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.W.Of Tennessee Rv. · Structure no. 36SR0150007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,265
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 1988, so it is 37 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 13,265 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,224 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesTenn River Overflow
Location1.2 Mi.W.Of Tennessee Rv.
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.22569, -88.28008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,265 (2021)
Projected traffic21,224 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15 over Tenn River Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 13,265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Tenn River Overflow?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 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.