US Bridges

FAU 5259 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Given Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6410001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
976
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5259 over Harrison Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 5259 over Harrison Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5259
CrossesHarrison Creek
LocationGiven Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5259
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15681, -89.91881
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 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 5259 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5259 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 5259 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5259 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5259 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.