FAU 5029 over Johns Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · American Way - Memphis · Structure no. 79028700003
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,191
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5029 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5029 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,144 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5029 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5029 over Johns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5029 over Johns Creek carry?
About 13,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5029 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5029 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.