US Bridges

FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.78 Mi. N of SR-208 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0030006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesNorth Fork Cane Creek
Location0.78 Mi. N of SR-208 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7731, -89.5306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,622 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek 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 North Fork Cane Creek carry?

About 13,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over North Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.