US Bridges

FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Plough Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79K28100005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,663
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 36,663 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,616 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2810
CrossesAirport Interchange Ave.
LocationPlough Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2810
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06347, -89.98705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,663 (2021)
Projected traffic63,616 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave. carry?

About 36,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave.?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2810 over Airport Interchange Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.