US Bridges

FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Kirby Pkwy - Memphis · Structure no. 79028710003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,087
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek 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 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 42,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,896 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2871
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationKirby Pkwy - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2871
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06489, -89.84341
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,087 (2021)
Projected traffic34,896 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 2871 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 42,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2871 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.