FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Labelle ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6180001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,516
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,568 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 3,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5280 663403U over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.