FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek
GoodHardin County, Tennessee · 8.8 Mi.East of Savannah · Structure no. 36SR0150022
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Smith Fork 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 Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 3,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.