US Bridges

FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Whitney Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0290001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,983
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,424 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5093 297490R
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationWhitney Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5093
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21064, -90.02825
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2021)
Projected traffic5,424 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5093 297490R over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.