FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR
FairGibson County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI S JCT SR 43 & SR54 · Structure no. 27SR0430032
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,348
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 279 ft (85 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 6,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 43 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.