US Bridges

FAU 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · High Point Terrace - Memp · Structure no. 79040320027

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,712
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5265 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,339 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5265
CrossesSam Cooper Blvd.
LocationHigh Point Terrace - Memp
RouteCity Street 5265
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14667, -89.93722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,712 (2021)
Projected traffic4,339 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd. built?

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

What condition is FAU 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd. 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 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd. carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5265 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.