US Bridges

FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3 Miles W.Of Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220029

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek in Weakley 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 431
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location3 Miles W.Of Martin
RouteState Highway 431
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36942, -88.92294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2021)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$328,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 431 over Little Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 431 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.