US Bridges

FAU 3 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · .15 M FM Corporate RD · Structure no. 79SR0030011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 90 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 25,826 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3
CrossesOverflow
Location.15 M FM Corporate RD
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06858, -90.02177
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,141 (2021)
Projected traffic25,826 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAU 3 over Overflow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3 over Overflow carry?

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

How long is FAU 3 over Overflow?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.