FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Horn Lake Rd. - Memphis · Structure no. 79028420003
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,907
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 76 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2842 over South Cypress 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek carry?
About 11,907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2842 over South Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.