FAP 3 over Big Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · .2 M N of SR385 · Structure no. 79SR0030044
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,424
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 3 over Big Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 29,424 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,078 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is FAP 3 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?
About 29,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Big Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.