US Bridges

FAP 1 over Scotts Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E of SR177 · Structure no. 79SR0010023

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Scotts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Scotts Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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 17,719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesScotts Creek
Location3.5 M E of SR177
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25889, -89.73897
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, 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 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,719 (2021)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Scotts Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 1 over Scotts 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 Scotts Creek carry?

About 17,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Scotts Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Scotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.