US Bridges

FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Canada RD - Lakeland · Structure no. 79I00400123

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,690 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 811 (sa 7911)
CrossesCanada RD / I-40
LocationCanada RD - Lakeland
RouteCity Street 811
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22308, -89.73675
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,431 (2021)
Projected traffic16,690 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / 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 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40 carry?

About 10,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 811 (sa 7911) over Canada RD / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.