US Bridges

FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 1.8 Mi.S.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0050013

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,048 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesHoosier Branch
Location1.8 Mi.S.Of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38439, -89.06261
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2021)
Projected traffic6,048 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch 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 Hoosier Branch carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Hoosier Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.