US Bridges

FAU B200 over Black Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Elliston RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6220001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,377
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU B200 over Black Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU B200 over Black Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU B200
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationElliston RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5167
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08689, -89.93242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,377 (2021)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU B200 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU B200 over Black 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU B200 over Black Bayou carry?

About 4,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU B200 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAU B200 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.