FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek
FairMaury County, Tennessee · .3 M S JCT SR99&SR6 · Structure no. 60SR0060019
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,827
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 100 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 5 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 20,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FAU 6 over Little Bigby 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek carry?
About 20,827 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 6 over Little Bigby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.