US Bridges

FAP 1 over Clear Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.1 M W of SR205 · Structure no. 79SR0010027

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Clear 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 17,719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.1 M W of SR205
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27228, -89.7048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 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 closed65.2 mi (105 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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Clear 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 Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.