US Bridges

FAU 2878 over Fletcher Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Raleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph · Structure no. 79028780013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,655
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2878 over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2878 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,096 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2878
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationRaleigh-Lagrange Rd-Memph
RouteCity Street 2878
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17772, -89.84039
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,655 (2021)
Projected traffic16,096 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2878 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2878 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 2878 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 13,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2878 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2878 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.