US Bridges

FAP 13 over Simmons Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N of Humphreys Co. · Structure no. 68SR0130019

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 13 over Simmons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 13 over Simmons Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 13
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Humphreys Co.
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81951, -87.78294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,261 (2021)
Projected traffic3,762 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 13 over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 13 over Simmons 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 13 over Simmons Creek carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 13 over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 13 over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.