US Bridges

FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.88 Mi. E of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80750005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,529 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,952 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 175
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.88 Mi. E of I-55 Jct.
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates35.02075, -89.96978
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,529 (2021)
Projected traffic62,952 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 47,529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 175 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.