FAP 43 over Flippen Creek
GoodGibson County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.N.Of Milan · Structure no. 27SR0430007
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 43 over Flippen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Flippen Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 43 over Flippen Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 43 over Flippen Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 43 over Flippen Creek carry?
About 7,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 43 over Flippen Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 43 over Flippen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.