US Bridges

FAP 15 over Horse Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.E.Of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150011

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Horse Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,884 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,614 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.2264, -88.21136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,884 (2021)
Projected traffic20,614 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Horse Creek carry?

About 12,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.