US Bridges

FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Hollywood ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28210001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,472 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2821 348592C
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationHollywood ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2821
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13125, -89.97672
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (149 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,472 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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$3.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAU 2821 348592C over CSX 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2821 348592C over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.