US Bridges

FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverport RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790H2770001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,539
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,539 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,262 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5092
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationRiverport RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5092
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08056, -90.0788
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,539 (2021)
Projected traffic23,262 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5092 over Nonconnah 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 14,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5092 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.