US Bridges

FAU 2810 over Winchester RD

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Plough Blvd · Structure no. 79028110001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,663
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2810 over Winchester RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2810 over Winchester RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,663 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,616 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810
CrossesWinchester RD
LocationPlough Blvd
RouteCity Street 2810
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05331, -89.98736
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,663 (2021)
Projected traffic63,616 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 over Winchester RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2810 over Winchester RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2810 over Winchester RD carry?

About 36,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 over Winchester RD?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 over Winchester RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.