US Bridges

FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Skyhawk Pkwy · Structure no. 92SR0430027

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,723
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,688 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5732
CrossesAbd. CSX Railroad
LocationSkyhawk Pkwy
RouteCity Street 5732
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35325, -88.87241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2021)
Projected traffic8,688 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5732 over Abd. CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.