US Bridges

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Holmes RD · Structure no. 79014500019

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,227
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,963 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1450 (sa 7901)
CrossesBn Railroad
LocationHolmes RD
RouteCity Street 1450
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.00619, -89.87617
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,227 (2021)
Projected traffic17,963 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad carry?

About 11,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.