US Bridges

FAU 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mill Branch RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400075

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,592 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 2863
CrossesMill Brach RD / I-240
LocationMill Branch RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2863
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07292, -90.00747
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2021)
Projected traffic50,592 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2863 over Mill Brach 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 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240 carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2863 over Mill Brach RD / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.