US Bridges

FAU 1 over Lick Creek

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · At University St. Jct. · Structure no. 79SR0830017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,234
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 24,234 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,774 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1
CrossesLick Creek
LocationAt University St. Jct.
RouteState Highway 1
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15198, -89.99233
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,234 (2021)
Projected traffic38,774 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 over Lick Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1 over Lick Creek carry?

About 24,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 1 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.