US Bridges

FAU 5456 over Hall Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chester Street · Structure no. 79014570001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5456 over Hall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5456 over Hall Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5456
CrossesHall Creek
LocationChester Street
RouteCity Street 5456
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26239, -89.64825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2021)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5456 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5456 over Hall Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5456 over Hall Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5456 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5456 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.