FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Downtown Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0037047
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,999
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,999 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch carry?
About 1,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3 SB over SR3 SB / Paved Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.