FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River
GoodDyer County, Tennessee · 1.35 Mi.S.Of Fowlkes · Structure no. 23SR0030002
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 937 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,555
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,288 by 2042. The structure is 937 ft (285.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?
About 9,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
The structure is 937 ft (285.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.