US Bridges

FAU 23 over White Station Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 M W of I240 · Structure no. 79SR0230009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,214
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 23 over White Station Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 23 over White Station Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 39,214 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,742 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 23
CrossesWhite Station Creek
Location1 M W of I240
RouteState Highway 23
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13042, -89.8915
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,214 (2021)
Projected traffic62,742 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 23 over White Station Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 23 over White Station 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 23 over White Station Creek carry?

About 39,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 23 over White Station Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 23 over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.