US Bridges

FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Alice Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6030001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,309
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5203
CrossesMarjorie Bayou
LocationAlice Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5203
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09414, -90.02905
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,309 (2021)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 5203 over Marjorie Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou 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 5203 over Marjorie Bayou carry?

About 5,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5203 over Marjorie Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.