US Bridges

SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150020

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,323
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,736 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-15 (US-64)
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Lawrenceburg
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22834, -87.37192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2021)
Projected traffic6,736 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-15 (US-64) over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.