US Bridges

FAU 2806 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N Watkins ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79K28060007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,070
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2806 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2806 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 11,070 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,144 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 2806
CrossesDitch
LocationN Watkins ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2806
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15781, -90.01206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,070 (2021)
Projected traffic18,144 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$667,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2806 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2806 over Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2806 over Ditch carry?

About 11,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2806 over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2806 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.