US Bridges

FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shelby Oaks Dr-Memphis · Structure no. 79051410001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,950
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5141
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationShelby Oaks Dr-Memphis
RouteCity Street 5141
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17228, -89.85514
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2021)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$506,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5141 over Fletcher 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 5141 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5141 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.