FAP 4 over Johns Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · .14 M FM SR175 · Structure no. 79SR0040003
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,038
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 4 over Johns Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 4 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 42,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,261 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 4 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is FAP 4 over Johns 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 4 over Johns Creek carry?
About 42,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 4 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 4 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.