US Bridges

FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Southern Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79028610007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,995
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility is a concrete slab carrying FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,192 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 2861
CrossesPedestrian Facility
LocationSouthern Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2861
Coordinates35.11644, -90.003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,995 (2021)
Projected traffic11,192 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility carry?

About 6,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2861 over Pedestrian Facility?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.