US Bridges

FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SE JCT SR297 · Structure no. 76SR0630009

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
608 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 7,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,587 by 2041. The structure is 608 ft (185.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 63
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SR297
RouteState Highway 63
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38227, -84.41505
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length608 ft (185.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,802 (2021)
Projected traffic10,587 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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$7.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 over Buffalo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 7,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 608 ft (185.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 63 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.