US Bridges

FAU 5011 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Wolf River Pkwy - Memphis · Structure no. 79050110001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,714
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5011 over Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5011 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 27,714 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,232 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 5011
CrossesOverflow
LocationWolf River Pkwy - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5011
Coordinates35.11872, -89.83578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,714 (2021)
Projected traffic45,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5011 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5011 over Overflow 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 5011 over Overflow carry?

About 27,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5011 over Overflow?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5011 over Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.