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FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek

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Macon County, Tennessee · In Red Boiling Springs · Structure no. 56SR1510005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 151
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
LocationIn Red Boiling Springs
RouteState Highway 151
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53112, -85.84908
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2021)
Projected traffic555 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$797,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 151 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.