FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Bartlett RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79040140001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,545
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,272 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 4182 over Fletcher Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4182 over Fletcher 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek carry?
About 7,545 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4182 over Fletcher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.