US Bridges

FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.9 M S of SR14 · Structure no. 79FA3120007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 25,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,776 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 23
CrossesSR 23 / SR 277
Location1.9 M S of SR14
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13344, -89.98389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,485 (2021)
Projected traffic40,776 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$857,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277 carry?

About 25,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 23 over SR 23 / SR 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.