US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Holmes ST

GoodPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,158
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Holmes ST is a steel continuous frame carrying FAU 4032 over Holmes ST in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47,158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,461 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesHolmes ST
LocationSam Cooper Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14819, -89.95184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,158 (2021)
Projected traffic62,461 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 over Holmes ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4032 over Holmes ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 over Holmes ST carry?

About 47,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4032 over Holmes ST?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 over Holmes ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.