US Bridges

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Holmes RD -Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014500021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,227
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 11,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,870 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1450 (sa 7901)
CrossesJohns Creek Lateral a
LocationHolmes RD -Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 1450
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00583, -89.87119
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,227 (2021)
Projected traffic14,870 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a carry?

About 11,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek Lateral a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.