US Bridges

FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.Southwest of SR059 · Structure no. 84SR0140003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,822 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,739 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesFAP 14
CrossesHall Creek Canal
Location2.8 Mi.Southwest of SR059
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.46314, -89.631
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,822 (2021)
Projected traffic3,739 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$574,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal carry?

About 2,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAP 14 over Hall Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.