US Bridges

FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Ridgeway RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28280002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,920
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 34,920 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,960 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2828
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationRidgeway RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2828
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07317, -89.86275
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,920 (2021)
Projected traffic50,960 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$829,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2828 over Nonconnah 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 34,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2828 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.