FAU 4189 over Johns Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Raines RD · Structure no. 790B2750002
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,846
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4189 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4189 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,846 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,696 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4189 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4189 over Johns Creek 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 4189 over Johns Creek carry?
About 20,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4189 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4189 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.