FAP 111 over Obey River
PoorPosted for loadPickett County, Tennessee · 3.27 Mi.N.Of Overton Co. · Structure no. 69SR0420001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,609 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,883
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 111 over Obey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 111 over Obey River in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,813 by 2042. The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 111 over Obey River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 111 over Obey River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 111 over Obey River carry?
About 4,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 111 over Obey River?
The structure is 1,609 ft (490.4 m) long with a longest span of 348 ft (106.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 111 over Obey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.