US Bridges

FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-176 / SR-4 · Structure no. 79SR0040013

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,253
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 23,253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,811 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 176
CrossesSR176 / SR004
LocationSR-176 / SR-4
RouteState Highway SR176
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05681, -89.93247
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,253 (2021)
Projected traffic79,811 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004 carry?

About 23,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 176 over SR176 / SR004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.