US Bridges

FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Near Perkins RD JCT · Structure no. 79SR0040027

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 37,267 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,627 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 4 (ramp)
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationNear Perkins RD JCT
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03942, -89.91889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,267 (2021)
Projected traffic59,627 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile 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 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 37,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAP 4 (ramp) over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.