US Bridges

FAS 183 over SR 3

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · .3 Mile West of Obion · Structure no. 66SR0030069

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,784
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 183 over SR 3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 183 over SR 3 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,854 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 183
CrossesSR 3
Location.3 Mile West of Obion
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates36.26228, -89.21661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,784 (2021)
Projected traffic2,854 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 183 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 183 over SR 3 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 FAS 183 over SR 3 carry?

About 1,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 183 over SR 3?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 183 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.