US Bridges

FAP 15 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.E.Of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150016

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Turkey 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 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 6,876 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 Mi.E.Of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2289, -88.19395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,876 (2021)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.