US Bridges

FAS 175 over Days Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.97 Mi. W of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR1750005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,267
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Days Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 175 over Days Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 31,267 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,027 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 175
CrossesDays Creek
Location0.97 Mi. W of I-55 Jct.
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates35.02086, -90.01053
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,267 (2021)
Projected traffic50,027 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$533,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 175 over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 175 over Days 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 Days Creek carry?

About 31,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Days Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 175 over Days Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.