US Bridges

FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N. Mclean Blvd · Structure no. 79L28200001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,928 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2820
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationN. Mclean Blvd
RouteCity Street 2820
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1685, -89.99575
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,928 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek 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 2820 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2820 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.