US Bridges

FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Bartlett Blvd - Bartlett · Structure no. 79028750005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,618
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,618 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,888 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2875 877306D
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationBartlett Blvd - Bartlett
RouteCity Street 2875
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20872, -89.86361
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,618 (2021)
Projected traffic13,888 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad 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 877306D over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2875 877306D over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.