US Bridges

FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · In South Fulton · Structure no. 66FA0051001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 215
CrossesHarris Fk.Drainage Ditch
LocationIn South Fulton
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates36.49114, -88.89025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,019 (2021)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 215 over Harris Fk.Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.