US Bridges

FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Perkins RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0030001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,242
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,504 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2814
CrossesCherry Bayou
LocationPerkins RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10464, -89.90725
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,242 (2021)
Projected traffic21,504 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$401,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou 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 2814 over Cherry Bayou carry?

About 14,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2814 over Cherry Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.