FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph · Structure no. 79028780007
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 29,644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,712 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2878 over Hurricane 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 29,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2878 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.