US Bridges

FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.W.Of Adamsville · Structure no. 55SR0150016

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 15
CrossesSnake Creek Canal
Location1.6 Mi.W.Of Adamsville
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.21953, -88.42667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,977 (2021)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Snake Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal carry?

About 7,977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Snake Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.