FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · 0.91 Mi. E of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79014500005
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,787
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 31,787 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,859 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek carry?
About 31,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 175 over Branch of Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.