US Bridges

SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69

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Obion County, Tennessee · 5 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 66I00690045

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
688 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 6,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,592 by 2042. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR003 US-HWY51
CrossesSR003/I69
Location5 MI NE of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46361, -88.98194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length688 ft (209.7 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,620 (2022)
Projected traffic10,592 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69 carry?

About 6,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69?

The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR003 US-HWY51 over SR003/I69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.