US Bridges

FAP 16 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2 M N JCT SR16&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0160003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,479
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 16 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 16 over Cedar Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 5,479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,432 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 16
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2 M N JCT SR16&SR269
RouteU.S. Route SR016
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76916, -86.64522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,479 (2021)
Projected traffic8,432 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 16 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAP 16 over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 16 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 16 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 16 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.