US Bridges

FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · .73 Mi. East of SR 5 · Structure no. 57S80580001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,762
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,762 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,448 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 926 (sa 5721)
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location.73 Mi. East of SR 5
RouteCity Street 926
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56883, -88.76867
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,762 (2021)
Projected traffic4,448 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek carry?

About 2,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 926 (sa 5721) over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.