US Bridges

FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Norris RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,688 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,966 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 2831
CrossesNorris RD / I-240
LocationNorris RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2831
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08342, -90.02597
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,688 (2021)
Projected traffic10,966 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$752,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2831 over Norris RD / 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 2831 over Norris RD / I-240 carry?

About 6,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2831 over Norris RD / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.