US Bridges

FAP 5 over Huggins Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.N.Of Bethel Spring · Structure no. 55SR0050015

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Huggins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Huggins Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 10,016 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,026 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesHuggins Creek
Location3.5 Mi.N.Of Bethel Spring
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29839, -88.63658
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,016 (2021)
Projected traffic16,026 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 5 over Huggins Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Huggins Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Huggins Creek carry?

About 10,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Huggins Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Huggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.