US Bridges

FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · E. Mclemore Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400039

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,995
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,128 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2861
CrossesE. Mclemore Ave. / I-240
LocationE. Mclemore Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2861
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11539, -90.02827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,995 (2021)
Projected traffic10,128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$790,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240 carry?

About 6,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2861 over E. Mclemore Ave. / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.