US Bridges

FAU 5102 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Steele ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B1160001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,648
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5102 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 5102 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,837 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5102
CrossesBranch
LocationSteele ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5102
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22044, -90.01475
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,648 (2021)
Projected traffic5,837 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5102 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5102 over Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5102 over Branch carry?

About 3,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5102 over Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5102 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.