FAU 2819 over Branch
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Hawkins Mill Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 790M0240001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2819 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 2819 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2819 over Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2819 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 2819 over Branch carry?
About 2,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2819 over Branch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2819 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.