US Bridges

FAP 86 over Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.26 Mi. North of SR-385 · Structure no. 79SR0860009

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 86 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 86 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,584 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAP 86
CrossesDitch
Location0.26 Mi. North of SR-385
RouteU.S. Route 72
Coordinates35.03605, -89.6737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,726 (2021)
Projected traffic7,584 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 86 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 86 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 86 over Ditch carry?

About 5,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 86 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 86 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.