US Bridges

FAP 6 over North Fork Buffalo River

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.S.Of Maury County · Structure no. 50SR0060013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over North Fork Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 6 over North Fork 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 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,702 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 6
CrossesNorth Fork Buffalo River
Location1.2 Mi.S.Of Maury County
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates35.40705, -87.28104
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 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 North Fork Buffalo River built?

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

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

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

How long is FAP 6 over North Fork Buffalo River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over North Fork Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.