US Bridges

FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mt. Moriah RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400103

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,248
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 30,248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,064 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2827
CrossesMt Moriah RD / I-240
LocationMt. Moriah RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2827
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08328, -89.8925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,248 (2021)
Projected traffic40,064 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah 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 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240 carry?

About 30,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2827 over Mt Moriah RD / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.