US Bridges

FAP 1 over Oliver Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2 M E of SR177 · Structure no. 79SR0010021

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,349
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Oliver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Oliver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1956, 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.

It carries about 9,349 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,958 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOliver Creek
Location2 M E of SR177
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25053, -89.76025
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,349 (2021)
Projected traffic14,958 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FAP 1 over Oliver 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 Oliver Creek carry?

About 9,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.