FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek
GoodCoffee County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI from SR 16 · Structure no. 160A2880001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,264
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 1,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5387 over North Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.