FAU 2872 over Raines RD / I-55
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Raines RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550019
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,027
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2872 over Raines RD / I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2872 over Raines 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 22,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,747 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2872 over Raines RD / I-55 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2872 over Raines 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 2872 over Raines RD / I-55 carry?
About 22,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2872 over Raines 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 78 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2872 over Raines RD / I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.