US Bridges

FAU 2842 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · New Horn Lake Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79028420007

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,998
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2842 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2842 over Ditch 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 21,616 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2842
CrossesDitch
LocationNew Horn Lake Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2842
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07856, -90.06272
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,998 (2021)
Projected traffic21,616 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$715,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2842 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is FAU 2842 over Ditch 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 2842 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is FAU 2842 over Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAU 2842 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.