US Bridges

FAU 4183 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hacks Cross RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B2570001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,535
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4183 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4183 over Nonconnah 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 32,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,560 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4183
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationHacks Cross RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4183
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03925, -89.79577
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,535 (2021)
Projected traffic36,560 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 4183 over Nonconnah Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4183 over Nonconnah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4183 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 32,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4183 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4183 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.