US Bridges

FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Bishops Bridge Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 790B5620003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,422
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,616 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2869
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationBishops Bridge Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2869
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05061, -89.95975
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,422 (2021)
Projected traffic7,616 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2869 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2869 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.