US Bridges

FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · Junction of SR88 & SR181 · Structure no. 49SR0880073

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
984 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River in Lauderdale 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2042. The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 181
CrossesSR 88 & Obion River
LocationJunction of SR88 & SR181
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates35.91891, -89.60819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length984 ft (299.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic254 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River built?

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

What condition is FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River?

The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 181 over SR 88 & Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.