US Bridges

FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Point Church RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A4710001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,597 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2821 299591J
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationPoint Church RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2821
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23614, -89.96531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2021)
Projected traffic10,597 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$779,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad carry?

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

How long is FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2821 299591J over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.