US Bridges

FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Whitten RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79M28770005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,834
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek 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 45,834 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,976 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5130
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationWhitten RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5131
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18783, -89.83589
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,834 (2021)
Projected traffic60,976 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 5130 over Fletcher 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 45,834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5130 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.