US Bridges

FAP 53 over Obey River

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Tennessee · Leave Celina City Limits · Structure no. 14SR0530007

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Obey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 53 over Obey River in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.1 mi (153 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesObey River
LocationLeave Celina City Limits
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54055, -85.48759
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2021)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed95.1 mi (153 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Obey River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Obey River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Obey River carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Obey River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Obey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.