US Bridges

FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. S of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79S81020003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 46,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,768 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 177
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location1 Mi. S of I-40 Jct.
RouteState Highway 177
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18097, -89.79239
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,105 (2021)
Projected traffic73,768 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 177 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 46,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 177 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.