US Bridges

FAP 43 over Mud Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi. North of Sharon · Structure no. 92SR0430010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
517 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over Mud Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,682 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,448 by 2040. The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 43
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.3 Mi. North of Sharon
RouteU.S. Route 43
Coordinates36.26564, -88.83483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,682 (2021)
Projected traffic12,448 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Mud 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 43 over Mud Creek carry?

About 7,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.