US Bridges

FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Johnson Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6480001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,126
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,928 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5263
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationJohnson Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5263
Coordinates35.14189, -89.95778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,126 (2021)
Projected traffic4,928 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$208,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5263 over Cypress 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 5263 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5263 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.