FAU 4185 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Messick RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B2800001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,852
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4185 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4185 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,852 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,544 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4185 over Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4185 over Branch 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 4185 over Branch carry?
About 8,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4185 over Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4185 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.