FAU 5081 over Cypress Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Hodge RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A7660003
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,414
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5081 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5081 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 5081 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5081 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 5081 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 3,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5081 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5081 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.