US Bridges

FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Whitten RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400111

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 27,879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,606 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 5131
CrossesWhitten RD / I-40
LocationWhitten RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5131
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17486, -89.83625
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,879 (2021)
Projected traffic44,606 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40 carry?

About 27,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5131 over Whitten RD / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.