US Bridges

FAU 5203 over Cane Creek

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hernando RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5570001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,309
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5203 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5203 over Cane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5203
CrossesCane Creek
LocationHernando RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5203
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09081, -90.02506
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,309 (2021)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$454,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5203 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5203 over Cane 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 5203 over Cane Creek carry?

About 5,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5203 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5203 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.