FAP 3 over Obion River
GoodObion County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI N of Dyer County · Structure no. 66SR0030024
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,306
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Obion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Obion River in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,994 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over Obion River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 3 over Obion River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 3 over Obion River carry?
About 11,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Obion River?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Obion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.