FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Ross Rd-Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79050370001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,037
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,112 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek carry?
About 5,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAU 5037 over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.