US Bridges

FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mt Moriah RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028270009

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,248
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 6 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 30,248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,912 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2827
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationMt Moriah RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2827
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08189, -89.89047
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,248 (2021)
Projected traffic68,912 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 30,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2827 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.