US Bridges

FAP 3 over Pursley Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0030021

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Pursley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 3 over Pursley Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 10,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,128 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesPursley Creek
LocationNear Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44513, -89.03422
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,857 (2021)
Projected traffic16,128 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3 over Pursley Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Pursley 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over Pursley Creek carry?

About 10,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Pursley Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 3 over Pursley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.