US Bridges

FAP 14 over Kelly Creek

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3.7 Mi.Ne.Of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 84SR0140001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Kelly Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 14 over Kelly Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,581 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesFAP 14
CrossesKelly Creek
Location3.7 Mi.Ne.Of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.43961, -89.66603
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2021)
Projected traffic9,581 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Kelly Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 14 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.