US Bridges

FAU 2827 over White Station Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · White Station Rd-Memphis · Structure no. 79L28270003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,780
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2827 over White Station Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 2827 over White Station Creek 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 21,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,848 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 2827
CrossesWhite Station Creek
LocationWhite Station Rd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 2827
Coordinates35.15208, -89.88797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,780 (2021)
Projected traffic28,848 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$275,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2827 over White Station Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 2827 over White Station 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 2827 over White Station Creek carry?

About 21,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2827 over White Station Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2827 over White Station Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.