FAP 3 over Branch
GoodTipton County, Tennessee · 11 Mi.Ne.Of Brighton · Structure no. 84SR0030012
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,405
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 3 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,464 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 3 over Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 3 over Branch 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 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 3 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.