US Bridges

FAP 3 over Davidson Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NE of SR21 · Structure no. 66SR0030013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Davidson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Davidson Creek in Obion 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 13,129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,006 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of SR21
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36264, -89.13119
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,129 (2021)
Projected traffic21,006 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$367,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Davidson Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 3 over Davidson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 13,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.