US Bridges

FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Bailey Station Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 79014500017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,459
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,459 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 5346
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationBailey Station Rd-Shelby
RouteCity Street 5346
Coordinates35.02772, -89.72286
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,459 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5346 over Nonconnah 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 12,459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5346 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.