FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River
FairHenry County, Tennessee · 3.8 Miles North of Paris · Structure no. 40SR0540023
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,797
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 88 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 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 4,797 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,675 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 54 over North Fork Obion River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is FAP 54 over North Fork Obion 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River carry?
About 4,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 54 over North Fork Obion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.