US Bridges

FAU 5131 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Whitten RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79M28770001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,879
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5131 over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5131 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 27,879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,336 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5131
CrossesBranch
LocationWhitten RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5131
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17364, -89.83611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,879 (2021)
Projected traffic40,336 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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 5131 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5131 over Branch 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 5131 over Branch carry?

About 27,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5131 over Branch?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5131 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.