US Bridges

FAP 15 over Indian Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.W.Of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 36SR0150025

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,929
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Indian Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,686 by 2042. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.3 Mi.W.Of Wayne Co.
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.27573, -88.0208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,929 (2021)
Projected traffic4,686 by 2042
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 2,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.