US Bridges

FAS 175 over Johns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.2 Mi. W of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR1750011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,663
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 175 over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 175 over Johns 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 37,663 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,261 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAS 175
CrossesJohns Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of SR-4 Jct.
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates35.02039, -89.90161
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 length26 ft (8 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 traffic37,663 (2021)
Projected traffic60,261 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 175 over Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 175 over Johns 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 Johns Creek carry?

About 37,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 175 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 175 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.