US Bridges

FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Park Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400107

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, 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 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 30,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,728 by 2040. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2826
CrossesPark Ave / I-240
LocationPark Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2826
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09967, -89.86942
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,155 (2021)
Projected traffic37,728 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240 built?

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

What condition is FAU 2826 over Park Ave / 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 2826 over Park Ave / I-240 carry?

About 30,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2826 over Park Ave / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.