US Bridges

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.E.Of Selmer · Structure no. 55SR0150011

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Crooked Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,952 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.6 Mi.E.Of Selmer
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18208, -88.52878
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic15,952 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.