US Bridges

FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd.

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of SR43 · Structure no. 92SR2160011

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd. 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 5 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 4,733 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 43
CrossesSR-43 / Pair Rd.
Location1.5 MI E of SR43
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31694, -88.82417
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,733 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over SR-43 / Pair Rd. built?

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

What condition is FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd. 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-43 / Pair Rd. carry?

About 4,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd.?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 43 over SR-43 / Pair Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.