US Bridges

FAP 431 over Grove Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · In Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220005

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 431 over Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 431 over Grove Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 11,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,518 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 431
CrossesGrove Creek
LocationIn Union City
RouteState Highway 431
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4125, -89.03
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,770 (2021)
Projected traffic17,518 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 431 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 431 over Grove 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 Grove Creek carry?

About 11,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 431 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 431 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.