FAP 3 over Reed Creek
GoodDyer County, Tennessee · 2 M SW Obion CO Line · Structure no. 23SR0030035
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,944
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Reed Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, 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 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 9,944 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,910 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 3 over Reed Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 3 over Reed Creek carry?
About 9,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Reed Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.