US Bridges

FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Farmington-Germantown · Structure no. 790X0170001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,531
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 16,531 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,728 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5161
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationFarmington-Germantown
RouteCity Street 5161
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09517, -89.7796
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,531 (2021)
Projected traffic27,728 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5161 over Drainage 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 5161 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 5161 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.