FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek
GoodFranklin County, Tennessee · West of SR130 · Structure no. 260A1040001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 535
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5387 over South 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek carry?
About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5387 over South Fork Blue Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.