US Bridges

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Selmer City Limits · Structure no. 55SR0050009

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,669
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Crooked Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 10,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationIn Selmer City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15933, -88.58086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,669 (2021)
Projected traffic16,480 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FAP 15 over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 10,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.