FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Hodge RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A7660001
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,414
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,352 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 54 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 3,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5081 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.