FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Madison Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400009
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,468
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 13,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,584 by 2040. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave 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 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave carry?
About 13,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2850 over I-240 & Madison Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.