US Bridges

FAU 5155 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shady Grove Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 790B3880001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,781
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5155 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5155 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 5155
CrossesBranch
LocationShady Grove Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 5155
Coordinates35.12303, -89.86347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,781 (2021)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5155 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5155 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5155 over Branch carry?

About 8,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5155 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns FAU 5155 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.