US Bridges

FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Central Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6570003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,469
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 22,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,280 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5189
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationCentral Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5189
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12366, -89.96655
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,469 (2021)
Projected traffic31,280 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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$337,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5189 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 5189 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 22,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5189 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.