US Bridges

FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211

Good

Dyer County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI SE JCT I155 SR3 · Structure no. 23SR0030040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,291
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211 in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 14,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,866 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesSR 3 / SR 211
Location0.5 MI SE JCT I155 SR3
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06581, -89.34331
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 / SR 211 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211 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 SR 3 / SR 211 carry?

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

How long is FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over SR 3 / SR 211?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.