US Bridges

FAP 43 over Overflow

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · On Weakley Co. Line · Structure no. 66SR0430002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,871
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Overflow in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,871 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,648 by 2041. The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 43
CrossesOverflow
LocationOn Weakley Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.41102, -88.85564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,871 (2021)
Projected traffic11,648 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 43 over Overflow carry?

About 6,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Overflow?

The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.