US Bridges

FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hungerford RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B9800001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,328
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5042
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationHungerford RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5042
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0443, -89.91692
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2021)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$515,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5042 over Ten Mile 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 5042 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5042 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.