US Bridges

FAU 5133 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Goodlett Farms Pkwy-Memph · Structure no. 79051330001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5133 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5133 over Branch 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 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5133
CrossesBranch
LocationGoodlett Farms Pkwy-Memph
RouteCity Street 5133
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17364, -89.82961
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,216 (2021)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 5133 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5133 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5133 over Branch carry?

About 6,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5133 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU 5133 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.