FAP 15 over Shoal Creek
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · In Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,403
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 15 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 years old, older 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 10,403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAP 15 over Shoal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 10,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.