US Bridges

FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI from Fayette Co. · Structure no. 79SR0010039

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
720 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2042. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location0.1 MI from Fayette Co.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31053, -89.63964
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,584 (2021)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 3,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.