US Bridges

FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of I-55 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
745 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
48,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,059 by 2042. The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 14 297767K
CrossesCnic RR & Nonconnah CR
Location0.5 MI S of I-55 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates35.07433, -90.05781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length745 ft (227.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,162 (2021)
Projected traffic77,059 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR carry?

About 48,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR?

The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 297767K over Cnic RR & Nonconnah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.