US Bridges

FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Neely RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A7620001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,455
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 8,455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 5078
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationNeely RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5078
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02683, -90.05666
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,455 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5078 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5078 over Cypress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 8,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5078 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.