US Bridges

FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of SR-57 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140021

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 31,566 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,506 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesWorkhouse Bayou
Location1.5 MI E of SR-57 JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16397, -89.9537
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,566 (2021)
Projected traffic50,506 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Workhouse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou carry?

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

How long is FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 14 over Workhouse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.