US Bridges

FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · Junction of I-155 & SR 3 · Structure no. 23I01550036

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155 in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 14,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,866 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesSR 3 / I155
LocationJunction of I-155 & SR 3
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07286, -89.34739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,291 (2021)
Projected traffic22,866 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155 carry?

About 14,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over SR 3 / I155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.