FAP 43 over Harris Creek
PoorPosted for loadObion County, Tennessee · In South Fulton Tn. · Structure no. 66SR0430007
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,784
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 43 over Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 43 over Harris Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 43 over Harris Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 43 over Harris Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 43 over Harris Creek carry?
About 2,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 43 over Harris Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 43 over Harris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.