US Bridges

FAU 2821 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hawkins Mill RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A3190001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2821 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2821 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2821
CrossesBranch
LocationHawkins Mill RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2821
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23814, -89.951
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2021)
Projected traffic4,864 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 2821 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2821 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 2821 over Branch carry?

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2821 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2821 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.