US Bridges

FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15)

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .12 MI E of Giles CO LN · Structure no. 52SR0150034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15) in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,717 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesNfa A501 (old SR 15)
Location.12 MI E of Giles CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.18804, -86.82771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,448 (2021)
Projected traffic8,717 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15) carry?

About 5,448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15)?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Nfa A501 (old SR 15)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.