US Bridges

FAP 13 over Buffalo River

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI N. of Lobelville · Structure no. 68SR0130017

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 13 over Buffalo River in Perry 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 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,952 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesBuffalo River
Location2.4 MI N. of Lobelville
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.811, -87.77795
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2021)
Projected traffic3,952 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Buffalo River built?

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

What condition is FAP 13 over Buffalo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Buffalo River carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Buffalo River?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.