US Bridges

FAP 14 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.2 M N of SR175 · Structure no. 79SR0140003

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,011
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 14 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 18,011 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,592 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.2 M N of SR175
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03572, -90.0725
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,011 (2021)
Projected traffic24,592 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAP 14 over Cypress 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 Cypress Creek carry?

About 18,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.