US Bridges

FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 4.58 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740013

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,907 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 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
CrossesJohnsons Creek
Location4.58 Mi. N of SR-57 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 5757
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10959, -89.65767
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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2021)
Projected traffic8,907 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$332,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5757 over Johnsons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 3,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.