US Bridges

FAU 4032 over White Station Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,787
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over White Station Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4032 over White Station Creek 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 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesWhite Station Creek
LocationSam Cooper Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14785, -89.89287
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 over White Station Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4032 over White Station Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 over White Station Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4032 over White Station Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU 4032 over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.