US Bridges

FAU 5757 over Marys Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi. S of SR-193 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740015

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over Marys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5757 over Marys Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 3,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,907 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAU 5757
CrossesMarys Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S of SR-193 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 5757
Coordinates35.13761, -89.66011
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,574 (2021)
Projected traffic8,907 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5757 over Marys Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAU 5757 over Marys 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 Marys Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 5757 over Marys Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over Marys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.