US Bridges

FAU 5757 over Overflow

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.51 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,449
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5757 over Overflow in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 8,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5757
CrossesOverflow
Location3.51 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 5757
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09509, -89.6535
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5757 over Overflow built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 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 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 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.