US Bridges

FAP 3 over Median Ditch

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · Near Brighton · Structure no. 84SR0030021

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 over Median Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAP 3 over Median Ditch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 16,419 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,435 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3
CrossesMedian Ditch
LocationNear Brighton
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4613, -89.76669
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,419 (2021)
Projected traffic26,435 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 3 over Median Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 over Median Ditch 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 Median Ditch carry?

About 16,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 over Median Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 over Median Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.