US Bridges

FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 3.8 Mi. North of SR-57 · Structure no. 79008110001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
740 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,520 by 2041. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 811 (sa 7904)
CrossesWolf River
Location3.8 Mi. North of SR-57
RouteCity Street 811
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10657, -89.73137
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,134 (2021)
Projected traffic53,520 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River 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 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River carry?

About 20,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.