US Bridges

FAP 13 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 9.9 MI NE of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0130041

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 13 over White Oak Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,962 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location9.9 MI NE of Waverly
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21045, -87.80824
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2021)
Projected traffic3,962 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP 13 over White Oak 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 White Oak Creek carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.