US Bridges

FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps

Poor

Shelby County, Tennessee · Memphis - Poplar Ave · Structure no. 79I00400155

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,376 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2803
CrossesI-240 & I-40 Ramps
LocationMemphis - Poplar Ave
RouteCity Street 2803
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14466, -90.02202
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,230 (2021)
Projected traffic35,376 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps carry?

About 30,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2803 over I-240 & I-40 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.