US Bridges

FAU 2819 over Wolf River

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N. Mclean Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 790M0140001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
901 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,363
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2819 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2819 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,781 by 2042. The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2819
CrossesWolf River
LocationN. Mclean Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2819
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19142, -89.99286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length901 ft (274.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,363 (2021)
Projected traffic11,781 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$15.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2819 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2819 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2819 over Wolf River carry?

About 7,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2819 over Wolf River?

The structure is 901 ft (274.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2819 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.