US Bridges

FAP 3 over SR 215

FairPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI from Ky State Line · Structure no. 66SR0030065

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over SR 215 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over SR 215 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,456 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesSR 215
Location0.5 MI from Ky State Line
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49833, -88.89948
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2022)
Projected traffic11,456 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over SR 215 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over SR 215 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 SR 215 carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over SR 215?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over SR 215?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.