US Bridges

FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.76 MI FR Fayette CO LN · Structure no. 79SR0860001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,463
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 17,463 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,941 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesFAP 86
CrossesLittle Nonconnah Creek
Location0.76 MI FR Fayette CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 72
Coordinates35.01881, -89.65444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,463 (2021)
Projected traffic27,941 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah 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 FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 17,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 86 over Little Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.