US Bridges

FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Airways Blvd. & I-240 JCT · Structure no. 79028100001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,199
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 67 years old, older 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 49,199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,718 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationAirways Blvd. & I-240 JCT
RouteCity Street 2810
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07344, -89.98553
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length519 ft (158.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,199 (2021)
Projected traffic78,718 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek 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 2810 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 49,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.