FAU 2831 over Cane Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Mallory Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79028310003
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,903
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2831 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2831 over Cane Creek 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 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.
It carries about 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,080 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2831 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2831 over Cane Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 2831 over Cane Creek carry?
About 12,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2831 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2831 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.