US Bridges

FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr.

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.N.Of Alabama Line · Structure no. 50SR0060001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,602
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr. in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,226 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesLittle Bluewater Cr.
Location2.5 Mi.N.Of Alabama Line
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.0386, -87.50256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2021)
Projected traffic10,226 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr. carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr.?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Little Bluewater Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.