FAP 3 over Branch
PoorTipton County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.Ne.Of Brighton · Structure no. 84SR0030011
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 3 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 16,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,248 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is FAP 3 over Branch 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 Branch carry?
About 16,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 3 over Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.