US Bridges

FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.7 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79FA3120003

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
679 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
26,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 26,680 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,688 by 2042. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 277 732185F
CrossesSR277 / 2861 E295 & RR
Location0.7 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct.
RouteState Highway 277
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11525, -89.98436
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,680 (2021)
Projected traffic42,688 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR carry?

About 26,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 277 732185F over SR277 / 2861 E295 & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.