US Bridges

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Holmes RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,494
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,494 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,990 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 1450 (sa 7901)
CrossesHolmes RD / I-55
LocationHolmes RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 1450
Coordinates35.00661, -90.00228
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,494 (2021)
Projected traffic35,990 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55 carry?

About 22,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Holmes RD / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.