US Bridges

FAU 14 over Lick Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI E of I-40 JCT · Structure no. 79SR0140057

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,121
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 14 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 14 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 29,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,594 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 14
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.2 MI E of I-40 JCT
RouteState Highway 14
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15839, -90.01756
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,121 (2021)
Projected traffic46,594 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$797,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 14 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 14 over Lick 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 FAU 14 over Lick Creek carry?

About 29,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 14 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU 14 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.