US Bridges

FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · New Willow Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6640001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,793
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou 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 9,793 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU B200
CrossesCherry Bayou
LocationNew Willow Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5167
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08678, -89.92948
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,793 (2021)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 B200 over Cherry Bayou built?

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

What condition is FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou 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 B200 over Cherry Bayou carry?

About 9,793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU B200 over Cherry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.