US Bridges

FAP 3 over Chambers Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.07 Mi. from Dyer Co. LN · Structure no. 49SR0030015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,555
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Chambers Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Chambers Branch in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, 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 9,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,973 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesChambers Branch
Location1.07 Mi. from Dyer Co. LN
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9328, -89.4165
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,555 (2021)
Projected traffic14,973 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 Chambers Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 3 over Chambers 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 Chambers Branch carry?

About 9,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Chambers Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Chambers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.