FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd.
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Mendenhall RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320023
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 349 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,398
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,018 by 2042. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd. carry?
About 20,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?
The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5156 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.