US Bridges

FAP 3 over Overflow

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.N.Of Lauderdale · Structure no. 23SR0030003

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,555
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Overflow in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 9,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,973 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesOverflow
Location.4 Mi.N.Of Lauderdale
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95153, -89.40405
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,555 (2021)
Projected traffic14,973 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 3 over Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 9,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Overflow?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.