US Bridges

FAP 3 over Branch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.Ne.Of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 84SR0030004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,666
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 3 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,666 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,139 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesBranch
Location4.2 Mi.Ne.Of Shelby Co.
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43547, -89.80192
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,666 (2021)
Projected traffic13,139 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 3 over Branch carry?

About 9,666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 3 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.