US Bridges

FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave)

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Near I240 / SR 4 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0040033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave) is a steel continuous frame carrying FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave) in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,976 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 4 Ramp to I240
CrossesSR 4 (lamar Ave)
LocationNear I240 / SR 4 JCT
RouteInterstate 4
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13053, -90.02361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,860 (2021)
Projected traffic34,976 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave) carry?

About 21,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave)?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 4 Ramp to I240 over SR 4 (lamar Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.