US Bridges

FAU 5757 over Overflow

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · 2.33 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 5757 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5757
CrossesOverflow
Location2.33 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct.
RouteCity Street 5757
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07853, -89.6518
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,449 (2021)
Projected traffic11,562 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5757 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5757 over Overflow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5757 over Overflow carry?

About 8,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5757 over Overflow?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.