US Bridges

FAU 2828 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hickory Hill RD / Memphis · Structure no. 79028280001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,409
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2828 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2828 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 20,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,648 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2828
CrossesBranch
LocationHickory Hill RD / Memphis
RouteCity Street 2828
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.013, -89.86456
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,409 (2021)
Projected traffic43,648 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2828 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2828 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2828 over Branch carry?

About 20,409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2828 over Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2828 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.