US Bridges

FAU 5031 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Goodlett RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0020001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,306
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5031 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5031 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,544 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5031
CrossesBranch
LocationGoodlett RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5031
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0565, -89.92219
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,306 (2021)
Projected traffic8,544 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$205,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5031 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5031 over Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5031 over Branch carry?

About 5,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5031 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5031 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.