US Bridges

FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-57 / I-240 · Structure no. 79I02400112

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,442 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 57 WB
CrossesSR-57 Wb. / I-240
LocationSR-57 / I-240
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10444, -89.87111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,151 (2021)
Projected traffic115,442 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240 carry?

About 72,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 57 WB over SR-57 Wb. / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.