US Bridges

FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Trigg Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5810001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,258 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5208
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationTrigg Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5208
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11169, -90.02309
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2021)
Projected traffic6,258 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5208 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.