US Bridges

FAP 13 over Cumberland River

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · .4 M N JCT SR149&SR13 · Structure no. 63SR0130007

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 13 over Cumberland River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 18,544 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,670 by 2042. The structure is 1,405 ft (428.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesCumberland River
Location.4 M N JCT SR149&SR13
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48032, -87.37493
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,405 ft (428.1 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,544 (2021)
Projected traffic29,670 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$39.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Cumberland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Cumberland River carry?

About 18,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 1,405 ft (428.1 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.