US Bridges

FAP 43 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · In Martin · Structure no. 92SR0430029

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,376
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 43 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,352 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Martin
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39806, -88.85639
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2021)
Projected traffic4,352 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over Branch 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 Branch carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.