US Bridges

FAP 13 over Blue Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI S of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0130023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 13 over Blue 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 5 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 4,512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1.6 MI S of Waverly
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates36.055, -87.77832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,512 (2021)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 13 over Blue 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 Blue Creek carry?

About 4,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.