US Bridges

FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Southern Ave@ Fairgrounds · Structure no. 79028610001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,170
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 14,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2861 299604H
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationSouthern Ave@ Fairgrounds
RouteCity Street 2861
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1157, -89.98011
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,170 (2021)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad 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 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 14,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2861 299604H over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.