US Bridges

FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Humboldt · Structure no. 27SR0050041

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,859 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
LocationIn Humboldt
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80925, -88.89297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,038 (2021)
Projected traffic4,859 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5 over Little Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 5 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.