US Bridges

FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · .24 M FM 2807 S Pkwy E · Structure no. 79SR0140015

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
492 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 25,739 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,232 by 2041. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14 297547P
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location.24 M FM 2807 S Pkwy E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11097, -90.05297
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,739 (2021)
Projected traffic29,232 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 25,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 297547P over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.