FAP 15 over Grays Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 3 M E of I40 · Structure no. 79SR0150007
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,879
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Grays Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Grays Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 35,879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,406 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 15 over Grays 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 FAP 15 over Grays Creek carry?
About 35,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Grays Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.