US Bridges

FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-3 / I-240 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,042
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 33,042 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,968 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesI240 & Ramps
LocationSR-3 / I-240 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00433, -90.02355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,042 (2021)
Projected traffic61,968 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over I240 & 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 I240 & Ramps carry?

About 33,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over I240 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.