US Bridges

FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40

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Shelby County, Tennessee · North Parkway / I-40 · Structure no. 79I00400035

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,211 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1
CrossesSR-1 / I-40
LocationNorth Parkway / I-40
RouteState Highway 1
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15422, -90.02161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,279 (2021)
Projected traffic24,211 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40 carry?

About 18,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 over SR-1 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.