US Bridges

FAU 5030 over Johns Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Cottonwood RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5670001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5030 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5030 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,597 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5030
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationCottonwood RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5030
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06886, -89.88797
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2021)
Projected traffic10,597 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5030 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5030 over Johns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5030 over Johns Creek carry?

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5030 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5030 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.