US Bridges

FAS 15 over Harrington Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI E of SR204 Jct. · Structure no. 79002040007

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 15 over Harrington Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 15 over Harrington Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 73 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 5 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 32,547 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,075 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 15
CrossesHarrington Creek
Location1.6 MI E of SR204 Jct.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20436, -89.86606
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,547 (2021)
Projected traffic52,075 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 15 over Harrington Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAS 15 over Harrington 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 15 over Harrington Creek carry?

About 32,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 15 over Harrington Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 15 over Harrington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.