US Bridges

FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph · Structure no. 79014560009

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,462
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,339 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5149 (sa 7909)
CrossesBranch
LocationRaleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph
RouteCity Street 5149
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13281, -89.78883
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,462 (2021)
Projected traffic2,339 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch carry?

About 1,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5149 (sa 7909) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.