US Bridges

FAP 43 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.Ne.Of Fairview · Structure no. 57SR0430001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Turkey Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 15,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,624 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.3 Mi.Ne.Of Fairview
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76811, -88.83344
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,685 (2021)
Projected traffic21,624 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Turkey Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 43 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 15,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.