US Bridges

FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd.

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Perkins RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028140011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,303
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 21,303 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,216 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2814
CrossesSam Cooper Blvd.
LocationPerkins RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14547, -89.90784
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,303 (2021)
Projected traffic28,216 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd. carry?

About 21,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2814 over Sam Cooper Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.