FAP 15 over Cypress Creek
FairPosted for loadMcNairy County, Tennessee · In Selmer City Limits · Structure no. 55SR0050011
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,323
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 15 over Cypress Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,323 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,936 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is FAP 15 over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?
About 12,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.