US Bridges

FAU 2806 over Wolf River

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Watkins ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79K28060003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
841 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,971
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2806 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2806 over Wolf River in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 31,971 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,154 by 2042. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2806
CrossesWolf River
LocationN Watkins ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2806
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1863, -90.0081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length841 ft (256.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,971 (2021)
Projected traffic51,154 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2806 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2806 over Wolf River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2806 over Wolf River carry?

About 31,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2806 over Wolf River?

The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2806 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.