US Bridges

FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.21 M FM Fite RD · Structure no. 79SR0030038

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 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
Location1.21 M FM Fite RD
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25925, -89.99428
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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 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 Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.