FAU 5012 over Johns Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Knight Arnold RD - Memphi · Structure no. 790B5590005
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,199
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5012 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5012 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,118 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 5012 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5012 over Johns 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5012 over Johns Creek carry?
About 23,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5012 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5012 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.