US Bridges

FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI S of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0130021

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Waverly
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01987, -87.77714
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2021)
Projected traffic4,086 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$920,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Pumpkin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 13 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.