US Bridges

FAU 4196 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Weaver RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0100001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,203
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4196 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4196 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 5,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,360 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4196
CrossesDitch
LocationWeaver RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4196
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0465, -90.09642
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,203 (2021)
Projected traffic9,360 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4196 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4196 over Ditch 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 4196 over Ditch carry?

About 5,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4196 over Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4196 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.