US Bridges

FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI N of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0130031

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 92 years old, older 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,306 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesWilliams Hollow Branch
Location4.7 MI N of Waverly
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15525, -87.77315
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,316 (2021)
Projected traffic5,306 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$461,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch 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 Williams Hollow Branch carry?

About 3,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 13 over Williams Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.