FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Springdale ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B4870001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,658
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,288 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5222 over Cypress 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 5,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5222 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.