US Bridges

FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51)

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · SR-88 · Structure no. 49SR0030017

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51) in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 88
CrossesSR-3 (US-51)
LocationSR-88
RouteState Highway 88
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88125, -89.42322
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2021)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51) 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 FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51) carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 88 over SR-3 (US-51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.