FAP 15 over Swan Creek
FairLincoln County, Tennessee · .4 M NW JCT SR244&SR15 · Structure no. 52SR0150009
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 458 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,448
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Swan Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,216 by 2039. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Swan 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Swan Creek carry?
About 5,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Swan Creek?
The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.