US Bridges

FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · SR-176 over I-240 & Ramps · Structure no. 79I02400099

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 43,614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,216 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 176
CrossesI-240 & Ramps
LocationSR-176 over I-240 & Ramps
RouteState Highway 176
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07964, -89.93111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,614 (2021)
Projected traffic63,216 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps 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 176 over I-240 & Ramps carry?

About 43,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 176 over I-240 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.