US Bridges

FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.1 Mi.N.Of Greenfield · Structure no. 92SR0430003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,168 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesBuckor Ditch
Location2.1 Mi.N.Of Greenfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19647, -88.81908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,344 (2021)
Projected traffic11,168 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch 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 Buckor Ditch carry?

About 7,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns FAP 43 over Buckor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.