US Bridges

FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI N of Miss Line · Structure no. 79SR0140001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 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 5 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 12,139 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,422 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Miss Line
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99911, -90.11886
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,139 (2021)
Projected traffic19,422 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 14 over Horn Lake 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 12,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.