US Bridges

FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Chelsa Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79028000009

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,433
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 2,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5261
CrossesHarrison Creek
LocationChelsa Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5261
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17811, -89.92986
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,433 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5261 over Harrison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 2,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5261 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.