US Bridges

FAP 3 over SR 19

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · SR-3 / SR-19 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0030002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,053
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over SR 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over SR 19 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 15,053 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,630 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 3
CrossesSR 19
LocationSR-3 / SR-19 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates35.75475, -89.55031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,053 (2021)
Projected traffic20,630 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 19 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over SR 19 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 SR 19 carry?

About 15,053 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over SR 19?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over SR 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.