US Bridges

FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR4 / I240 · Structure no. 79I02400095

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,328
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 37,328 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,296 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 4
CrossesI240 EB & WB & Ramp
LocationSR4 / I240
RouteU.S. Route 78
Coordinates35.08006, -89.95502
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.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,328 (2021)
Projected traffic57,296 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp 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 FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp carry?

About 37,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 4 over I240 EB & WB & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.