US Bridges

FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Spottswood Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6670001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,481
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad 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 5,481 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5185 299605P
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationSpottswood Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5185
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11428, -89.98211
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,481 (2021)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad 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 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 5,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5185 299605P over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.