FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 15

Carrying FAP 15 over BRANCH

3.9 MILES WEST OF HORNSBY, Hardeman, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 15

The FAP 15 bridge in Hardeman, Tennessee carries FAP 15 over BRANCH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1964, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,658 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAP 15 compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
223
Bridges in Hardeman · 6 in Poor condition
FAP 15 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,658 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35SR0150019

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 15 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAP 15 against other structures in Hardeman and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 15?

FAP 15 in Hardeman, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 15 inspected?

FAP 15's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,658 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 15 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 15?

FAP 15 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 15?

FAP 15 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 15 and does age affect safety?

FAP 15 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1964.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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