US Bridges

FAU 2878 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph · Structure no. 79028780009

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,735
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2878 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2878 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25,735 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,112 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2878
CrossesBranch
LocationRaleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph
RouteCity Street 2878
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1968, -89.90258
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,735 (2021)
Projected traffic42,112 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2878 over Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2878 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2878 over Branch carry?

About 25,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2878 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAU 2878 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.