US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · D. Thomas Blvd / I-40 · Structure no. 79I00400005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,545
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 24,545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,680 by 2040. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR-1 / I-40
LocationD. Thomas Blvd / I-40
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15122, -90.04072
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,545 (2021)
Projected traffic37,680 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40 carry?

About 24,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR-1 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.