US Bridges

FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · South Parkway E-Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,234
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 11,234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,864 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2807
CrossesSouth Parkway WB / I-240
LocationSouth Parkway E-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2807
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10964, -90.02944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,234 (2021)
Projected traffic8,864 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$751,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240 built?

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

What condition is FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / 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 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240 carry?

About 11,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2807 over South Parkway WB / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.