US Bridges

FAP 3 over Todd Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · .2 M S of SR388 · Structure no. 79SR0030031

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,359
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Todd Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Todd Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 37,359 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,774 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesTodd Creek
Location.2 M S of SR388
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23364, -90.01605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,359 (2021)
Projected traffic59,774 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Todd Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Todd Creek 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 Todd Creek carry?

About 37,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Todd Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Todd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.