US Bridges

FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · New Horn Lake Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79028420005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,090 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,998
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,998 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,997 by 2042. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2842
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationNew Horn Lake Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2842
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07286, -90.06261
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,998 (2021)
Projected traffic15,997 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2842 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2842 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 9,998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2842 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.