US Bridges

FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · South of SR020 · Structure no. 23SR0034004

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,376
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 10,376 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,318 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesN. Fk. Forked Deer River
LocationSouth of SR020
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02156, -89.4063
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,376 (2021)
Projected traffic14,318 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 10,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.