FAU 5220 over Lick Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · N Bellevue Blvd -Memphis · Structure no. 790A6060001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5220 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5220 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,854 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5220 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5220 over Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 5220 over Lick Creek carry?
About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5220 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5220 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.