FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch
FairHardin County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.W.Of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 36SR0150024
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,929
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch 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 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 2,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch 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 Bigbee Branch carry?
About 2,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Bigbee Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.