US Bridges

FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-240 Junction · Structure no. 79SR0570003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 48,802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,896 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 57 Ebl
CrossesSR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp
LocationI-240 Junction
RouteU.S. Route SR057
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10278, -89.87183
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,802 (2021)
Projected traffic74,896 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp 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 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp carry?

About 48,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 57 Ebl over SR57 EB / SR57 WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.