FAP 15 over Elk River
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.Ne.Of Kelso · Structure no. 52SR0150022
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 769 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,109
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,109 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,774 by 2042. The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Elk River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Elk River carry?
About 6,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Elk River?
The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.