US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Waring RD

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd- Memphis · Structure no. 79040320018

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,975
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Waring RD is a steel continuous frame carrying FAU 4032 over Waring RD 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 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 53,975 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,360 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesWaring RD
LocationSam Cooper Blvd- Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14578, -89.91631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,975 (2021)
Projected traffic86,360 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 over Waring RD built?

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

What condition is FAU 4032 over Waring RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 over Waring RD carry?

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

How long is FAU 4032 over Waring RD?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 over Waring RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.