US Bridges

FAP 15 over Shoal Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · In Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 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 1996, so it is 29 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 10,403 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationIn Lawrenceburg
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.2429, -87.34682
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,403 (2021)
Projected traffic16,114 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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$593,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.