FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Knight Arnold RD - Memphi · Structure no. 790B5590001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,439
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 11,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,302 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5012 over Ten Mile 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 11,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5012 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.