US Bridges

FAP 3 over Double Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.93 Mi. N of SR-180 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0030010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Double Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Double Branch 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 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 9,213 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,971 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesDouble Branch
Location0.93 Mi. N of SR-180 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85203, -89.44078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,213 (2021)
Projected traffic11,971 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Double Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 3 over Double Branch 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 Double Branch carry?

About 9,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Double Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.