US Bridges

FAP 15 over Steele Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.East of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150019

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Steele Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Steele 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesSteele Creek
Location4.2 Mi.East of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.24581, -88.15154
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,644 (2021)
Projected traffic5,830 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$884,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Steele Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 15 over Steele 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 Steele Creek carry?

About 3,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Steele Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Steele Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.