US Bridges

FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of Milan · Structure no. 27SR0430014

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive 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 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 6,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,776 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesRutherfork Fk Obion Rive
Location4 MI N of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99406, -88.79175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,348 (2021)
Projected traffic9,776 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive carry?

About 6,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Rutherfork Fk Obion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.