US Bridges

FAP 3 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · .19 FM Rp to SR300 · Structure no. 79SR0030027

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,917 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesOverflow
Location.19 FM Rp to SR300
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19511, -90.03486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,073 (2021)
Projected traffic20,917 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 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 FAP 3 over Overflow carry?

About 13,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Overflow?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.