US Bridges

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Selmer · Structure no. 55SR0150025

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,537
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Crooked Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 9,537 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,696 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 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 15
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationIn Selmer
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15875, -88.578
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,537 (2021)
Projected traffic13,696 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$980,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 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 9,537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.