US Bridges

FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi.S.Of Maury County · Structure no. 50SR0060011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesW Fork Buffalo River
Location2.4 Mi.S.Of Maury County
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39007, -87.27627
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic11,280 (2021)
Projected traffic19,702 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 6 over W Fork 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 W Fork Buffalo River carry?

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

How long is FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 6 over W Fork Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.