US Bridges

FAP 6 over South Buffalo River

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3.7 Mi. S. of Maury Count · Structure no. 50SR0060010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over South Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over South Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,702 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesSouth Buffalo River
Location3.7 Mi. S. of Maury Count
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.37247, -87.2724
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,280 (2021)
Projected traffic19,702 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over South Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over South Buffalo River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 6 over South Buffalo River carry?

About 11,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over South Buffalo River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over South Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.