US Bridges

FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek

Poor

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI N of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0130033

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,306 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location4.5 MI N of Waverly
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates36.15665, -87.77237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.