US Bridges

FAP 5 over Obion River

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.Nw.Of Kenton · Structure no. 66SR0050005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,824 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Obion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over Obion River in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, 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 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 3,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,448 by 2041. The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesObion River
Location5 Mi.Nw.Of Kenton
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27192, -89.05783
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,824 ft (556 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,114 (2021)
Projected traffic4,448 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Obion River built?

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

What condition is FAP 5 over Obion River 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 5 over Obion River carry?

About 3,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Obion River?

The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Obion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.