US Bridges

FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Frayser Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79028220001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
184 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,726
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,726 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,362 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2822 297489W
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationFrayser Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2822
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21658, -90.02372
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,726 (2021)
Projected traffic20,362 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 12,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2822 297489W over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.