US Bridges

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Holmes RD · Structure no. 79E00390003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,331
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 23,331 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1450 (sa 7901)
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationHolmes RD
RouteCity Street 1450
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00598, -89.91622
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,331 (2021)
Projected traffic17,360 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Johns Creek 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 carry?

About 23,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.