US Bridges

FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-300 over SR-3 · Structure no. 79SR0030049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 24,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,712 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 300
CrossesSR 300 / SR 3
LocationSR-300 over SR-3
RouteState Highway 300
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1995, -90.03492
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,567 (2021)
Projected traffic37,712 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3 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 300 over SR 300 / SR 3 carry?

About 24,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 300 over SR 300 / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.