US Bridges

FAP 3 over Hatchie River

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · At Lauderdale Co. Line · Structure no. 84SR0030020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
999 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
14,004
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 over Hatchie River in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,004 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,406 by 2042. The structure is 999 ft (304.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesHatchie River
LocationAt Lauderdale Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.636, -89.61075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length999 ft (304.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,004 (2021)
Projected traffic22,406 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Hatchie River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Hatchie River 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 Hatchie River carry?

About 14,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 999 ft (304.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.