US Bridges

FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Yale RD · Structure no. 79054270003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,679
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 18,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5427
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationYale RD
RouteCity Street 5427
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21315, -89.815
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,679 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 5427 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5427 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 5427 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 18,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.