US Bridges

FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Appling RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400113

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 37,816 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,506 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5135
CrossesAppling RD / I40
LocationAppling RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5135
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18542, -89.81297
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,816 (2021)
Projected traffic60,506 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5135 over Appling RD / I40 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40 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 5135 over Appling RD / I40 carry?

About 37,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5135 over Appling RD / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.