US Bridges

FAP 431 over Hoosier Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · .1 MI FM SR3 · Structure no. 66SR0034001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 431 over Hoosier Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 431 over Hoosier Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 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 19,597 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,914 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 431
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location.1 MI FM SR3
RouteState Highway 431
Coordinates36.41555, -89.06619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,597 (2021)
Projected traffic29,914 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 431 over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP 431 over Hoosier 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 431 over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 19,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 431 over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 431 over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.