US Bridges

FAP 13 over Red River

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · In Clarksville Tn · Structure no. 63SR0130015

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 13 over Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 33,109 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,768 by 2040. The structure is 425 ft (129.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 13
CrossesRed River
LocationIn Clarksville Tn
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates36.54377, -87.3362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.4 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,109 (2021)
Projected traffic60,768 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Red River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Red 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Red River carry?

About 33,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Red River?

The structure is 425 ft (129.4 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.