US Bridges

FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI N of SR-15 Jct. · Structure no. 79S80740019

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,716
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 2,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,824 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5757
CrossesCypress Creek Canal
Location0.8 MI N of SR-15 Jct.
RouteCity Street 5757
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22192, -89.65017
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2021)
Projected traffic2,824 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cypress Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5757 over Cypress Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.