US Bridges

FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2 MI West of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00550057

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55 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 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 25,215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,344 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesSR-14 / I-55
Location2 MI West of I240 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07906, -90.05717
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,215 (2021)
Projected traffic40,344 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55 built?

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

What condition is FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55 carry?

About 25,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over SR-14 / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.