US Bridges

FAP 5 over SR 15

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Selmer · Structure no. 55SR0050026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over SR 15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over SR 15 in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,195 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,624 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesSR 15
LocationIn Selmer
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18244, -88.61459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,195 (2021)
Projected traffic16,624 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over SR 15 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over SR 15 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 5 over SR 15 carry?

About 9,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over SR 15?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.