US Bridges

FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Ramp from SR57 to Scott · Structure no. 79SR0570011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
315 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,912
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way is a concrete slab carrying FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,259 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5250
CrossesRailroad Right-Of-Way
LocationRamp from SR57 to Scott
RouteCity Street 5250
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13611, -89.96786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2021)
Projected traffic6,259 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way built?

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

What condition is FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5250 over Railroad Right-Of-Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.