US Bridges

FAP 3 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2 M N of SR205 · Structure no. 79SR0030045

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,179
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over North Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 3 over North Fork Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 37,179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,486 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location2 M N of SR205
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36578, -89.88766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,179 (2021)
Projected traffic59,486 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FAP 3 over North Fork 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 North Fork Creek carry?

About 37,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.