US Bridges

FAU 300 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · On North Second Street · Structure no. 790B7600001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
601 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,154
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 300 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 300 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,154 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,046 by 2042. The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 300
CrossesWolf River
LocationOn North Second Street
RouteCity Street 300
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18756, -90.04567
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length601 ft (183.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,154 (2021)
Projected traffic5,046 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 300 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 300 over Wolf River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 300 over Wolf River carry?

About 3,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 300 over Wolf River?

The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 300 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.