US Bridges

FAU 4191 over Days Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Brooks RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0840003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,431
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4191 over Days Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4191 over Days Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,736 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4191
CrossesDays Creek
LocationBrooks RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4191
Coordinates35.06083, -89.99367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,431 (2021)
Projected traffic25,736 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4191 over Days Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4191 over Days Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4191 over Days Creek carry?

About 19,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4191 over Days Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4191 over Days Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.