US Bridges

FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · South Parkway W-Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550075

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,423 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,182 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 2807
CrossesS Parkway W. / I-55
LocationSouth Parkway W-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2807
Coordinates35.10797, -90.06695
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,423 (2021)
Projected traffic7,182 by 2041
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 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / 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 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55 carry?

About 5,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2807 over S Parkway W. / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.