US Bridges

FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Davies Plantation RD - Me · Structure no. 79I00400121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,240
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,784 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2278
CrossesDavies Plantation / I-40
LocationDavies Plantation RD - Me
RouteCity Street 2278
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21689, -89.74722
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,240 (2021)
Projected traffic6,784 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40 carry?

About 4,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2278 over Davies Plantation / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.