FAU 23 over Cypress Creek
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · .3 M E of SR57 · Structure no. 79SR0230007
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,098
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 23 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 23 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,888 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 23 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 23 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 23 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 16,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 23 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 23 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.