US Bridges

FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shady Grove RD · Structure no. 79I02400115

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 8,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5155
CrossesShady Grove RD / I-240
LocationShady Grove RD
RouteCity Street 5155
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12331, -89.86814
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,781 (2021)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240 carry?

About 8,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5155 over Shady Grove RD / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.