US Bridges

FAP 15 over Mosier Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 8.7 MI W of Waynesboro · Structure no. 91SR0150007

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Mosier Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Mosier Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,603 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,432 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesMosier Branch
Location8.7 MI W of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30948, -87.92223
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,603 (2021)
Projected traffic6,432 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Mosier Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Mosier Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Mosier Branch carry?

About 3,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Mosier Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Mosier Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.