US Bridges

FAU 2827 over Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Macon RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28270001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,518
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2827 over Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2827 over Ditch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,896 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2827
CrossesDitch
LocationMacon RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2827
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16219, -89.91911
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,518 (2021)
Projected traffic20,896 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2827 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2827 over Ditch 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 2827 over Ditch carry?

About 14,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2827 over Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2827 over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.