US Bridges

FAU 5089 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Levi RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5700001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,213
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5089 over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5089 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,213 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,864 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5089
CrossesBranch
LocationLevi RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5089
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04281, -90.08669
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,213 (2021)
Projected traffic10,864 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5089 over Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5089 over Branch 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 5089 over Branch carry?

About 9,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5089 over Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5089 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.