US Bridges

FAP 43 over Overflow

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3 MI JCT NW SR 124 · Structure no. 92SR0430007

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 43 over Overflow in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAP 43
CrossesOverflow
Location3 MI JCT NW SR 124
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.207, -88.8225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

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

How long is FAP 43 over Overflow?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.