US Bridges

FAU 5182 over Cane Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Person Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6090001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,976
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5182 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5182 over Cane Creek 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5182
CrossesCane Creek
LocationPerson Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5182
Coordinates35.10067, -90.01225
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2021)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 5182 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 5182 over Cane 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 5182 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5182 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns FAU 5182 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.