US Bridges

FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · SR 6 in Ethridge · Structure no. 50SR0060021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,536 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 6
CrossesCrossfield Branch
LocationSR 6 in Ethridge
RouteU.S. Route 43
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30999, -87.30143
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,904 (2021)
Projected traffic21,536 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch 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 Crossfield Branch carry?

About 13,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 6 over Crossfield Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.