FAU 2863 over Days Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Mill Branch RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028630001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,304
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2863 over Days Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2863 over Days Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,472 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 74 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2863 over Days Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2863 over Days Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 2863 over Days Creek carry?
About 18,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2863 over Days Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2863 over Days Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.