US Bridges

FAP 3 over Mill Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.56 Mi. N of SR-88 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0030014

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Mill Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 11,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,490 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.56 Mi. N of SR-88 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90361, -89.42003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2021)
Projected traffic14,490 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAP 3 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.