US Bridges

FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Weaver RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0100003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,203
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 5,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4196
CrossesCyress Creek
LocationWeaver RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4196
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0615, -90.09255
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,203 (2021)
Projected traffic6,784 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4196 over Cyress 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4196 over Cyress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.