US Bridges

FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd / RR Spur · Structure no. 79040320021

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,787
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad 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 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 79,787 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,659 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032 348582W
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationSam Cooper Blvd / RR Spur
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14656, -89.90132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,787 (2021)
Projected traffic127,659 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 79,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 348582W over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.