FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadTipton County, Tennessee · .43 Mi.Ne.Of Brighton · Structure no. 84SR0030009
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 101 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,248 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal carry?
About 16,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Indian CR Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.