US Bridges

FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · In the City 0F Humbolt · Structure no. 27SR1520015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,558 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFAU 152
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
LocationIn the City 0F Humbolt
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates35.81997, -88.89711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,232 (2021)
Projected traffic3,558 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 152 over Little Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 152 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.