US Bridges

FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Tutwiller Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6400001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,549
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek 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 5 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 4,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5256
CrossesHarrison Creek
LocationTutwiller Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5256
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15142, -89.91925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,549 (2021)
Projected traffic6,288 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 5256 over Harrison 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 5256 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 4,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5256 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.