FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · National ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6360001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,463
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,120 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5252 over Workhouse 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 5252 over Workhouse Creek carry?
About 9,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAU 5252 over Workhouse Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.