US Bridges

FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .1 M S Davidson CO Line · Structure no. 75SR0160001

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,075
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 82 years old, older 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 6,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 16
CrossesNeeleys Creek
Location.1 M S Davidson CO Line
RouteU.S. Route SR016
Coordinates35.78971, -86.65157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,075 (2021)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAP 16 over Neeleys 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek carry?

About 6,075 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Neeleys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.