US Bridges

FAU 4032 over N. Highland St.

GoodPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd-Memphis · Structure no. 79040320003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,158
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over N. Highland St. is a steel continuous frame carrying FAU 4032 over N. Highland St. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 75,453 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesN. Highland St.
LocationSam Cooper Blvd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14794, -89.94478
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,158 (2021)
Projected traffic75,453 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 over N. Highland St. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4032 over N. Highland 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 N. Highland St. carry?

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

How long is FAU 4032 over N. Highland St.?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 over N. Highland St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.