US Bridges

FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI N of SR388 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0030037

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 329 ft (100.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location2.0 MI N of SR388 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25973, -89.99411
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Loosahatchie 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 Loosahatchie River carry?

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

How long is FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.