US Bridges

FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · East of I240 & I55 Int. · Structure no. 79I00550109

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 16,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,768 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesSR-3 / I-240 & Ramps
LocationEast of I240 & I55 Int.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07111, -90.02111
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,141 (2021)
Projected traffic24,768 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps 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-3 / I-240 & Ramps carry?

About 16,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over SR-3 / I-240 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.