US Bridges

FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Norfolk Southern Rwy · Structure no. 92SR2160008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy 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 4,891 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,176 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAP 43 Lt LN
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rwy
LocationNorfolk Southern Rwy
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.31544, -88.84595
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,891 (2021)
Projected traffic8,176 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy built?

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

What condition is FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy 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 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy carry?

About 4,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 Lt LN over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.