US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper over Railroads · Structure no. 79040320029

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
943 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
29,627
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 29,627 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,403 by 2042. The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesCnic E419 Iccn & 5250
LocationSam Cooper over Railroads
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14569, -89.97
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length943 ft (287.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,627 (2021)
Projected traffic47,403 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250 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 Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250 carry?

About 29,627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250?

The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 over Cnic E419 Iccn & 5250?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.