US Bridges

FAP 14 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 M North of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0140063

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,068 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
42,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 14 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 42,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,291 by 2042. The structure is 1,068 ft (325.4 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesFAP 14
CrossesWolf River
Location1 M North of I-40 Jct.
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.20033, -89.92431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,068 ft (325.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,682 (2021)
Projected traffic68,291 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Wolf River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Wolf River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Wolf River carry?

About 42,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Wolf River?

The structure is 1,068 ft (325.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.