US Bridges

FAP 1 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI E of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0010013

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Harrison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Harrison Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 30,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,880 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location3.5 MI E of SR-57 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14889, -89.9193
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,550 (2021)
Projected traffic48,880 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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$247,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Harrison 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 Harrison Creek carry?

About 30,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.