US Bridges

FAU 57 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI E of SR-23 Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0570001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 57 over Cypress Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 57 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 27,638 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,221 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 57
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SR-23 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13164, -89.95883
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,638 (2021)
Projected traffic44,221 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 57 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 57 over Cypress 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 57 over Cypress Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 57 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 57 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.