US Bridges

FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Millington Rd-Mil · Structure no. 79008030003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,649
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,238 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 803 (sa 7916)
CrossesBig Creek Canal
LocationRaleigh-Millington Rd-Mil
RouteCity Street 803
Coordinates35.33281, -89.89817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,649 (2021)
Projected traffic28,238 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal carry?

About 17,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 803 (sa 7916) over Big Creek Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.