US Bridges

FAU 5757 over I-40

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-205 over I-40 · Structure no. 79I00400131

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5757 over I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,346 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5757
CrossesI-40
LocationSR-205 over I-40
RouteCity Street 5757
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26203, -89.66456
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2021)
Projected traffic4,346 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 5757 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5757 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5757 over I-40 carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5757 over I-40?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.