US Bridges

FAP 43 over Overflow

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · At Weakley Co. Line · Structure no. 27SR0430023

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,428
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Overflow in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,928 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFAP 43
CrossesOverflow
LocationAt Weakley Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.11544, -88.81084
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,428 (2021)
Projected traffic10,928 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 7,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Overflow?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.