US Bridges

FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Trigg Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400041

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5208
CrossesTrigg Ave / I240 & Ramps
LocationTrigg Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5208
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11169, -90.02961
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2021)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5208 over Trigg Ave / I240 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.