US Bridges

00051 over SR003 / I-69

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 5 Miles NE of Union City · Structure no. 66I00690043

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

00051 over SR003 / I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 00051 over SR003 / I-69 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,939 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,102 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries00051
CrossesSR003 / I-69
Location5 Miles NE of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates36.46454, -88.98365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,939 (2021)
Projected traffic11,102 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 00051 over SR003 / I-69 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 00051 over SR003 / I-69 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 00051 over SR003 / I-69 carry?

About 6,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 00051 over SR003 / I-69?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 00051 over SR003 / I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.