US Bridges

FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Watkins ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79028060005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,971
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 31,971 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,488 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 2806
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationN Watkins ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2806
Coordinates35.17089, -90.009
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,971 (2021)
Projected traffic19,488 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 31,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2806 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.