US Bridges

FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Jackson Ave Viaduct · Structure no. 79SR0140019

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
31,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,566 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,536 by 2040. The structure is 1,247 ft (380 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesScott ST & Liberty Ave
LocationJackson Ave Viaduct
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15847, -89.96972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,247 ft (380 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,566 (2021)
Projected traffic47,536 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave carry?

About 31,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave?

The structure is 1,247 ft (380 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Scott ST & Liberty Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.