US Bridges

FAU 2875 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Macon RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79028750007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,686
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2875 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2875 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 22,686 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,192 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2875
CrossesBranch
LocationMacon RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2875
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16492, -89.84753
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,686 (2021)
Projected traffic38,192 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 2875 over Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2875 over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2875 over Branch carry?

About 22,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2875 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2875 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.