US Bridges

FAP 14 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.7 M S of I-40 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140025

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Harrison Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 14 over Harrison Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 90 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 5 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 27,391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,826 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 14
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location0.7 M S of I-40 JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18381, -89.93208
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,391 (2021)
Projected traffic43,826 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is FAP 14 over Harrison Creek 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 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 27,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.