FAU 5757 over Wolf River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR 57 JCT · Structure no. 79S80740005
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 657 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,449
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5757 over Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5757 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,518 by 2042. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5757 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5757 over Wolf River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5757 over Wolf River carry?
About 8,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5757 over Wolf River?
The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5757 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.