US Bridges

FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.39 Mi. E of I-240 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0570009

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 72,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,565 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesRidgeway Loop Rd.
Location0.39 Mi. E of I-240 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route SR057
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10256, -89.86389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,151 (2021)
Projected traffic95,565 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd. carry?

About 72,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd.?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Ridgeway Loop Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.