US Bridges

FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI S of I55 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140006

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
788 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14 297767K
CrossesIc RR & Nonconnah Creek
Location0.3 MI S of I55 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07442, -90.05797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,162 (2021)
Projected traffic77,059 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 297767K over Ic RR & Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.