US Bridges

FAP 1 over Wolf River

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W of I-40 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0010015

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
717 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Wolf River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36,466 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,346 by 2042. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesWolf River
Location0.2 MI W of I-40 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15825, -89.88277
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length717 ft (218.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,466 (2021)
Projected traffic58,346 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAP 1 over Wolf River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Wolf River carry?

About 36,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Wolf River?

The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.