FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · N. Hollywood ST - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28210003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,144
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 21,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,192 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 21,144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2821 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.