US Bridges

FAP 15 over Parkers Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4 MI W of Waynesboro · Structure no. 91SR0150020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Parkers Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Parkers Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,603 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,432 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesParkers Branch
Location4 MI W of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29638, -87.83915
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Parkers Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Parkers Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Parkers Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 15 over Parkers Branch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 15 over Parkers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.