US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Malcomb St.

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320032

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,158
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Malcomb St. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4032 over Malcomb St. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,848 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesMalcomb St.
LocationSam Cooper Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
Coordinates35.14767, -89.95431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,158 (2021)
Projected traffic64,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 4032 over Malcomb St. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4032 over Malcomb St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4032 over Malcomb St. carry?

About 47,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4032 over Malcomb St.?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4032 over Malcomb St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.