FAU 5221 over Lick Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Vollintine Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5410001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,714
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5221 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5221 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 7,714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,448 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5221 over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5221 over Lick 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 5221 over Lick Creek carry?
About 7,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5221 over Lick Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5221 over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.