US Bridges

FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 2 Miles S.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0030018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,619
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,619 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,848 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesHoosier Branch
Location2 Miles S.Of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42166, -89.06834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,619 (2021)
Projected traffic22,848 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Hoosier 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch carry?

About 12,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Hoosier Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.