FAP 3 over Wolf River
FairShelby County, Tennessee · US-51 (SR-3) · Structure no. 79SR0030025
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,080 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 13,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,917 by 2042. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 3 over Wolf River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 3 over Wolf River carry?
About 13,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Wolf River?
The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.