US Bridges

FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Winchester Rd. - Mem. · Structure no. 79028110005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,230
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes 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 22,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810
CrossesPlough Blvd. Nb. Lanes
LocationWinchester Rd. - Mem.
RouteCity Street 2813
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05536, -89.989
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,230 (2021)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes built?

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

What condition is FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes 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 Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes carry?

About 22,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 over Plough Blvd. Nb. Lanes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.