US Bridges

FAP 43 over SR 89

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · City of Sharon · Structure no. 92SR0430032

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over SR 89 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over SR 89 in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,424 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 43
CrossesSR 89
LocationCity of Sharon
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.23372, -88.83886
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,706 (2021)
Projected traffic9,424 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 43 over SR 89 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 43 over SR 89 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 SR 89 carry?

About 5,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over SR 89?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over SR 89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.