US Bridges

FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.05 MI E of SR-3 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140017

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 17,738 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,381 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesGayoso Bayou
Location0.05 MI E of SR-3 JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15614, -90.04464
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,738 (2021)
Projected traffic28,381 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou 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 over Gayoso Bayou carry?

About 17,738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Gayoso Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.