US Bridges

FAU 5055 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Swinnea RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79050550001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,972
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5055 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5055 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,972 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,536 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5055
CrossesBranch
LocationSwinnea RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5055
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04411, -89.96377
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,972 (2021)
Projected traffic15,536 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5055 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5055 over Branch 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 5055 over Branch carry?

About 10,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5055 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAU 5055 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.