US Bridges

FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Graham ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28250001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,861
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 5,861 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,728 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4187
CrossesHarrison Creek
LocationGraham ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4187
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17127, -89.92596
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,861 (2021)
Projected traffic9,728 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 5,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4187 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.