US Bridges

FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Barlett RD in Barlett · Structure no. 79028750001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,939
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,218 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4458
CrossesHarrington Creek
LocationBarlett RD in Barlett
RouteCity Street 4458
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20086, -89.86851
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,939 (2021)
Projected traffic5,218 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4458 over Harrington Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek carry?

About 3,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4458 over Harrington Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.