US Bridges

FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mill Branch RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028630003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
465 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,304
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,686 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2863
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationMill Branch RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2863
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06894, -90.00642
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2021)
Projected traffic27,686 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2863 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2863 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.