FAU 2823 over Wolf River
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Warford ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79028230001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 900 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,454
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2823 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2823 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,454 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,726 by 2042. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2823 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2823 over Wolf River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 2823 over Wolf River carry?
About 10,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2823 over Wolf River?
The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2823 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.