US Bridges

FAU 5135 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Appling RD - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 790A6350001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,816
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5135 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5135 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 37,816 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,328 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5135
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationAppling RD - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 5135
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19025, -89.81475
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,816 (2021)
Projected traffic59,328 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5135 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5135 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 5135 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 37,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5135 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5135 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.