US Bridges

FAU 4015 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Egypt-Central Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79040150003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,256
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4015 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4015 over Branch 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 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,194 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4015
CrossesBranch
LocationEgypt-Central Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 4015
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24282, -89.91347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,256 (2021)
Projected traffic15,194 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$935,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4015 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 4015 over Branch 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 4015 over Branch carry?

About 9,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4015 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4015 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.