US Bridges

FAP 15 over Steel Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.East of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Steel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Steel 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 11,002 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesSteel Creek
Location3.4 Mi.East of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24333, -88.16615
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,876 (2021)
Projected traffic11,002 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$712,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Steel Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Steel 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 Steel Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.