FAU 2830 over Johns Creek
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Winchester RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79L28300001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2830 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2830 over Johns 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 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.
It carries about 36,821 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,312 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2830 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2830 over Johns 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 2830 over Johns Creek carry?
About 36,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2830 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2830 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.