FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Sycamore View Rd. - Mem · Structure no. 79028750003
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,446
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 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 37,446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,914 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FAU 2875 over Fletcher 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 2875 over Fletcher Creek carry?
About 37,446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2875 over Fletcher Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.