US Bridges

FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 M S of SR14 · Structure no. 79SR0142001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,488 by 2042. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFAS 175
CrossesHorn Lake Creek
Location1 M S of SR14
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates34.99811, -90.09636
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,055 (2021)
Projected traffic6,488 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 175 over Horn Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek carry?

About 4,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 175 over Horn Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.