US Bridges

FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Getwell RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28250005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,832
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44,832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 2825
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationGetwell RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2825
Coordinates35.08647, -89.93134
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,832 (2021)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$302,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2825 over Cherry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 44,832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2825 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.