US Bridges

FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Madison Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,838 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2850
CrossesMadison Ave Rp K / I-240
LocationMadison Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2850
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13881, -90.02436
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,468 (2021)
Projected traffic17,838 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240 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 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240 carry?

About 13,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2850 over Madison Ave Rp K / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.