US Bridges

FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · .2 MI N of I55 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,344 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14 297560D
CrossesIndustrial Ave & Cnic RR
Location.2 MI N of I55 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08208, -90.05705
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,215 (2021)
Projected traffic40,344 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$706,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR 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 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR carry?

About 25,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 297560D over Industrial Ave & Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.