FAP 4 over Johns Creek
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · In Memphis · Structure no. 79SR0040004
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,038
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 4 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 4 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 42,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,512 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 4 over Johns Creek 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 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 4 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.