US Bridges

FAP 15 over Furnace Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.29 Mi.E.Of Waynesboro · Structure no. 91SR0150025

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,328
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 15 over Furnace Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 15 over Furnace Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 15
CrossesFurnace Branch
Location3.29 Mi.E.Of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33558, -87.68307
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,328 (2021)
Projected traffic6,544 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 15 over Furnace Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 15 over Furnace 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 15 over Furnace Branch carry?

About 4,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 15 over Furnace Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns FAP 15 over Furnace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.