US Bridges

FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Memphis 1.5 Mi.E.Of I-240 · Structure no. 79SR0010017

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 36,466 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,346 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 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
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationMemphis 1.5 Mi.E.Of I-240
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16767, -89.87264
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FAP 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.