US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,975
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek 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.

It carries about 53,975 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,360 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesHarrison Creek
LocationSam Cooper Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
Coordinates35.14561, -89.91828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,975 (2021)
Projected traffic86,360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4032 over Harrison Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4032 over Harrison 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 53,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 4032 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.