FAU 5757 over Overflow
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI N of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,449
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5757 over Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5757 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 15,776 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5757 over Overflow built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is FAU 5757 over Overflow 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 May 2023.
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 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5757 over Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.