US Bridges

FAP 13 over King Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · In Lobelville City Limits · Structure no. 68SR0130009

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over King Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 13 over King Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 94 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 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,056 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesKing Branch
LocationIn Lobelville City Limits
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70223, -87.79961
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,911 (2021)
Projected traffic4,056 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over King Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP 13 over King 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over King Branch carry?

About 2,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over King Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over King Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.