US Bridges

FAP 1 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI E of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0010011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,207
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 27,207 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,072 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.2 MI E of SR-57 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14939, -89.95975
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,207 (2021)
Projected traffic33,072 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 27,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.