US Bridges

FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-57 over SR-23 · Structure no. 79SR0230005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,221 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 57
CrossesSR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB
LocationSR-57 over SR-23
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13536, -89.96755
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,638 (2021)
Projected traffic44,221 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB carry?

About 27,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 57 over SR57 WB Rp / SR23 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.