US Bridges

FAU 2231 over Franks Branch

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Germantown RD - Bartlett · Structure no. 790A2230001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,054
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2231 over Franks Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 2231 over Franks Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,661 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2231
CrossesFranks Branch
LocationGermantown RD - Bartlett
RouteCity Street 2231
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24514, -89.7932
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,054 (2021)
Projected traffic10,661 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2231 over Franks Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2231 over Franks 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2231 over Franks Branch carry?

About 8,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2231 over Franks Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2231 over Franks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.