FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Brother Blvd-Bartlett · Structure no. 790L0100001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,920
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,878 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek carry?
About 17,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns FAU 5427 over Fletcher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.