FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River
FairWeakley County, Tennessee · On the Weakley Co. Line · Structure no. 92SR0430001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 513 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2040. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Fork Obion River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River carry?
About 7,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River?
The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 43 over South Fork Obion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.