FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · .4 M FM Shelby-Tipton Cl · Structure no. 79SR0140049
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,621
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,194 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FAP 14 over West Beaver 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 West Beaver Creek carry?
About 7,621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 14 over West Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.