US Bridges

FAP 3 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N of SR388 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0030035

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
544 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
28,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 28,110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,976 by 2042. The structure is 544 ft (165.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesOverflow
Location1.5 MI N of SR388 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25394, -89.99869
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,110 (2021)
Projected traffic44,976 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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 28,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Overflow?

The structure is 544 ft (165.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.