US Bridges

FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sam Cooper Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79040320035

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,158
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 4032
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSam Cooper Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4032
Coordinates35.14656, -89.95934
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,158 (2021)
Projected traffic64,848 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek 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 Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 4032 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.