US Bridges

FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · New Horn Lake Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550061

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,998
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 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 9,998 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,992 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2842
CrossesNew Horn Lake RD / I-55
LocationNew Horn Lake Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2842
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08042, -90.06322
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,998 (2021)
Projected traffic18,992 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55 carry?

About 9,998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2842 over New Horn Lake RD / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.