US Bridges

FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 0.04 Mi. E. of Linden · Structure no. 68SR0200007

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,158 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 3,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,421 by 2041. The structure is 1,158 ft (352.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesBuffalo River & Short CR
Location0.04 Mi. E. of Linden
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6209, -87.83183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,158 ft (352.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,194 (2021)
Projected traffic4,421 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$955,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR 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 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR carry?

About 3,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR?

The structure is 1,158 ft (352.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Buffalo River & Short CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.