FAU 2821 over Wolf River
FairShelby County, Tennessee · N. Hollywood ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79028210005
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 808 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,144
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2821 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2821 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 60 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 5 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 21,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,830 by 2042. The structure is 808 ft (246.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2821 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is FAU 2821 over Wolf River 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 2821 over Wolf River carry?
About 21,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2821 over Wolf River?
The structure is 808 ft (246.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2821 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.