FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek
FairWayne County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI E of Liberty · Structure no. 91SR0150027
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,328
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 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 4,328 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAP 15 over Forty-Eight 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek carry?
About 4,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 15 over Forty-Eight Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.