US Bridges

FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd.

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Near Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220035

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd. in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,733 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesSR-43 / Travis Rd.
LocationNear Martin
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32767, -88.8035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,733 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd. 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 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd. carry?

About 4,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd.?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over SR-43 / Travis Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.