US Bridges

FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hernando RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028310009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,309
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5203
CrossesHernando RD / Norris RD
LocationHernando RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5203
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08419, -90.02502
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,309 (2021)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD 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 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD carry?

About 5,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5203 over Hernando RD / Norris RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.