US Bridges

FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Cincinnati RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6060001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,101
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 13,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,376 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2862 299612A
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationCincinnati RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2862
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09381, -90.01408
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,101 (2021)
Projected traffic9,376 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2862 299612A 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 13,101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2862 299612A over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.