US Bridges

FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · .1 M N of I55 · Structure no. 79SR0030007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 16,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,826 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3
CrossesNonconnah Creek
Location.1 M N of I55
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06528, -90.02258
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,141 (2021)
Projected traffic25,826 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3 over Nonconnah 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 16,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.