FAP 16 over Kelly Creek
GoodRutherford County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SE JCT SR16&SR269 · Structure no. 75SR0160009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,865
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 16 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 16 over Kelly Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,248 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 16 over Kelly Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is FAP 16 over Kelly 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 Kelly Creek carry?
About 7,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 16 over Kelly Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 16 over Kelly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.