US Bridges

FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Watkins ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79K28060001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,385
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,430 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2806 297486B
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationN Watkins ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2806
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23367, -90.00978
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,385 (2021)
Projected traffic12,430 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 9,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2806 297486B over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.